Age of Exploration

Who was the Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages to the New World?

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

• France

What was the main motive for exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish colonies and expand empires

• To spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations

• To discover new lands and claim territories

• To find new trade routes and resources

Which technological advancement greatly aided navigation during the Age of Exploration?

• telescope

• steam engine

• printing press

• compass

Which indigenous civilization was conquered by Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century?

• Maya

• Inca

• Olmec

• Aztec

Which European country established the largest colonial empire during the Age of Exploration?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

Who was the English explorer who claimed the eastern coast of Australia for Britain?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Captain James Cook

Which technological advancement allowed European powers to dominate naval warfare?

• steam power

• telegraph

• wind power

• gunpowder

Which indigenous civilization was conquered by Francisco Pizarro in the early 16th century?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

What was the impact of colonization on indigenous populations?

• Neutral

• Negative

• No impact

• Positive