The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration is also known as?

• The Age of Findings

• The Age of Colonization
• The Age of Conquest
• The Age of Discovery

The Age of Exploration was a historical period that occurred when?

• The Age of Exploration occurred in the 19th century.
• The Age of Exploration occurred in the 20th century.
• The Age of Exploration occurred in the 18th century.
• The Age of Exploration occurred from the 15th to the 17th century.

During The Age of Exploration, which European countries were particularly involved?

• Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria
• China, Japan, India, Persia
• Greece, Egypt, Rome, Byzantine
• Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands.

Which was NOT a motivations for The Age of Exploration?

• Economic

• Religious

• Political

• Fundamental

From an economic standpoint, what were European Nations seeking?

• European Nations were seeking new trade routes to access spices, precious metals, and textiles

• European Nations were seeking cultural exchange and cooperation
• European Nations were seeking political alliances and power
• European Nations were seeking military dominance and conquest

Who were the main explorers from The Age of Exploration?

• Hernan Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci
• Amerigo Vespucci, Marco Polo, Pocahontas, Leif Erikson
• Marco Polo, Leif Erikson, Ponce de Leon, Sacagawea
• Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and John Cabot

What is Christopher Columbus famous for?

• Christopher Columbus is famous for inventing the compass
• Christopher Columbus is famous for being the first person to circumnavigate the globe
• Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering Australia
• Christopher Columbus is famous for his voyages to the Americas and for opening up the New World to exploration and colonization.

What is Vasco De Gama famous for?

• Vasco De Gama is famous for being the first person to walk in Portugual

• Vasco De Gama is famous for inventing the printing press
• Vasco De Gama is famous for being the first European to reach India by sea.
• Vasco De Gama is famous for discovering America

What is Ferdinand Magellan most known for?

• Ferdinand Magellan is most known for discovering America
• Ferdinand Magellan is most known for being the first person to walk on the moon
• Ferdinand Magellan is most known for exploring Spain

• Ferdinand Magellan is most known for being the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe.

What is John Cabot most known for?

• Explored the coast of North America and credited for discovering parts of Canada

• Explored the Americas.

• Explored India by sailing around the southern tip of Africa (the Cape of Good Hope)

• First expedition to circumnavigate the globe.