Explorers and Technological Developments Quiz

What is the main topic of the text?

• The history of exploration

• The role of Portugal in exploration

• The technology used by explorers

• The impact of exploration on trade

What was the motivation for European explorers to find a maritime route to Asia?

• To find new sources of gold and ivory

• To establish colonies in Asia

• To gain control of trade routes

• To spread Christianity to Asia

Which explorer led the first European expedition to circumnavigate the southern tip of Africa?

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Ericson

What was the significance of the caravel in maritime exploration?

• It was the largest ship of its time

• It was the first ship to use steam power

• It allowed for faster and more efficient travel

• It was used exclusively by Portuguese explorers

What was the main goal of European explorers in the 15th century?

• To conquer new lands for their empires

• To spread Christianity to indigenous peoples

• To find a direct route to Asia

• To establish trade routes with Africa

What was the main motivation for European exploration?

• To find new sources of gold and silver

• To establish colonies for agricultural purposes

• To spread Christianity to non-Christian regions

• To gain control of valuable trade routes

What impact did the invention of the compass have on maritime exploration?

• It increased the speed of ships

• It allowed sailors to navigate more accurately

• It made it easier to communicate with other ships

• It enabled sailors to predict the weather

What was the primary reason for Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To find a new route to the Indies

• To establish colonies in the Americas

• To discover new species of animals

• To spread Christianity to the Americas

What was the role of the astrolabe in maritime exploration?

• It was used to measure the depth of the ocean

• It was used to determine latitude at sea

• It was used to communicate with other ships

• It was used to predict the weather

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

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

• Francis Drake