Age of Exploration Quiz

Changes in __________ allowed people to expand their travels.

• technology

• religion

• population

• language

Empires wanted to expand and control trading and __________.

• trade routes
• colonization

• technology

• The Atlantic Ocean

Explorers wanted to bring their __________ beliefs to the places they explored.

• Buddhist

• Muslim

• Christian

• Jewish

What were some of the goods that were traded?

• corn, beans, and squash

• wheat, oats, and barley

• spices, silks, and gold

• trees, acorns, and nuts

The rulers of Portugal and Spain wanted to find a way to sail around _______ to Asia.

• Africa
• Europe

• North America

• South America

Columbus wanted to reach _______ by sailing _______.

• India, west
• China, west

• India, west

• South Carolina, east

Use evidence from the map to answer the following question: Who was the first explorer referenced?

• De León in 1413

• Cabot in 1492

• Cartier in 1534

• Columbus in 1492

Use evidence from the map to answer the following question: Which statement could you infer?

• Columbus inspired Cabot, de León, and Cartier.

• Cartier followed Columbus’ route.

• Cabot followed Cartier’s route.

• De León was the first explorer.

Two explorers explored along land that is now occupied by Canada. Who were they?

• Cabot and Cabral

• Cabot and Cartier

• Cabot and Núñez de Balboa

• Cartier and Núñez de Balboa

Why do people explore regions?

• To avoid boredom
• To stay in their comfort zone
• Curiosity, adventure, scientific research, and economic opportunities
• To waste time and resources