European Exploration Quiz

Which period is known as the Age of Discovery?

• 13th and 14th centuries

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 19th and 20th centuries

• 17th and 18th centuries

Who was the first European explorer to reach India by sea?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

Which Italian explorer is credited with discovering America?

• Marco Polo

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• Portugal

• England

• France

• Spain

What was the main motivation for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• To spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations.

• To establish colonies and expand their empires.

• To conduct scientific research and discover new knowledge.

• To find new trade routes and gain wealth and power.

Which Portuguese explorer led the first circumnavigation of the globe?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in the New World?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

Who is often considered the first European to set foot on mainland North America?

• John Cabot

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

What impact did European exploration have on indigenous populations in the New World?

• Positive impact

• Devastating impact

• Minimal impact

• No impact

Which European country dominated the spice trade during the Age of Discovery?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain