Module 2 Lessons 1 & 2 Quiz

Which of these was NOT a reason why Europeans wanted to explore the world?

• They wanted to conquer all land east of the Mediterranean Sea

• They wanted Asian spices; by finding a sea route to Asia, they could buy spices directly

• They wanted to spread Christianity to Asia

• They wanted to learn more about Asian culture

How did the Columbian Exchange lead to the importing of slaves from Africa to the new land in the Americas?

• There was a shortage of workers because many Native Americans were dying from disease

• Native Americans needed workers to help them on their farms

• Europeans needed the African slaves to help them expand their territory in South America

• None of the above

The ________________ was the transfer of goods between Europe/Asia/Africa and the Americas.

Why did Columbus' journey cause conflict between Spain and Portugal? 

• Both countries wanted to claim the new land

• Both countries had paid for Columbus's trip

• Both countries wanted to make Columbus their king

• Both countries needed African slaves

Which of these was NOT a promise made by Columbus to the king and queen of Spain?

• He promised to bring back gold, spices, and other valuables

• He promised to bring back Native American slaves

• He promised to spread Christianity to the new lands

• He promised to secure new territory for Spain

How did Prince Henry the Navigator help to advance Portugal's exploration efforts?

• He built an observatory and founded a school to teach better navigation methods to sailors

• He financed research by mapmakers and shipbuilders

• He paid for expeditions to explore the west coast of Africa

• All of these

By the 1400s, explorers from _______________ had the motives, financial support, and technology necessary for exploration. They set out to find new lands.

Why was exploration necessary for European trade?

• European mines were running out of gold and silver

• Workers needed more raw materials for new forms of production

• Merchants needed new markets where could sell manufactured goods

• All of these

How were Viking ships more effective than earlier ships that had attempted to travel the North Atlantic seas?

• They created a more stable design that could handle rough waters

• They created ships that were larger and heavier, which allowed for more comfortable travel

• They created a ship that was unsinkable

• They created a ship that was smaller and lighter and held less people for speed

After the Vikings settled in North America, they stayed only a few years. What caused them to leave?

• The Vikings saw forests, meadows, and rivers that held large salmon they had never seen

• Attacks by Native Americans posed a constant threat, and it was too far from other Viking settlements

• The Vikings had no interest in creating settlements in North America

• The Vikings did not believe in settling other lands