Unit 4 - Exploration's causes, events, and tech innovations

Who is credited with discovering the New World?

• D) Ferdinand Magellan

• C) Christopher Columbus

• B) Vasco Da Gama

• A) Bartholomew Diaz

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the New World. He embarked on a voyage in 1492 and reached the Americas, opening up a new era of exploration and colonization.

Which technological innovation allowed sailors to determine their location based on the stars?

• A) Astrolabe

• D) Rudder

• B) Compass

• C) Lateen sail

Answer explanation

The astrolabe allowed sailors to determine their location based on the stars. It was a crucial technological innovation for navigation.

Which European country led the way in maritime exploration and established a trading post empire?

• B) Portugal

• A) Spain

• D) England

• C) France

Answer explanation

Portugal led the way in maritime exploration and established a trading post empire, making it the correct choice.

Which explorer sailed around the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope?

• B) Vasco Da Gama

• C) Christopher Columbus

• A) Bartholomew Diaz

• D) Ferdinand Magellan

Answer explanation

Bartholomew Diaz sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, not Vasco Da Gama, Christopher Columbus, or Ferdinand Magellan.

Which European country established the colony of Jamestown in North America?

• C) France

• B) Portugal

• D) England

• A) Spain

Answer explanation

The colony of Jamestown in North America was established by England.

Which technological innovation allowed sailors to steer a ship in the right direction?

• D) Rudder

• C) Lateen sail

• B) Compass

• A) Astrolabe

Answer explanation

The compass allowed sailors to steer a ship in the right direction by providing a reliable and consistent reference point.

Which explorer sailed farther east than Bartholomew Diaz and landed in India?

• B) Vasco Da Gama

• D) Ferdinand Magellan

• C) Christopher Columbus

• A) Bartholomew Diaz

Answer explanation

Vasco Da Gama sailed farther east than Bartholomew Diaz and landed in India. He is the correct choice.

Which European country established the colony of Quebec in Canada?

• A) Spain

• B) Portugal

• C) France

• D) England

Answer explanation

The European country that established the colony of Quebec in Canada was France. France is the correct choice.

Which explorer sailed up the Hudson River in search of a northwest passage?

• A) Bartholomew Diaz

• B) Vasco Da Gama

• C) Christopher Columbus

• D) Henry Hudson

Answer explanation

Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River in search of a northwest passage.

Which political figure encouraged his nation to explore new routes along the African coast?

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Christopher Columbus

• Muhammad

• Peter the Great

Answer explanation

Prince Henry the Navigator encouraged his nation to explore new routes along the African coast. He was a Portuguese prince and an important figure in the Age of Discovery.