Age of Exploration Quiz

What were some of the main motivations (reasons) driving the Age of Exploration?

How did technological advancements lead to the success of maritime(sea) exploration during this period?

What impact (how did it affect) did the Age of Exploration have on the spread of Christianity, and how did religious motivations influence European exploration?

What motivated Christopher Columbus to embark (start his travel) on his westward voyage (towards the Ameriacas) across the Atlantic in 1492?

Describe the initial interactions between Columbus and the indigenous Taino people upon reaching the Caribbean. What factors contributed (reasons) to the misunderstandings and tensions that arose during these encounters?

How did Christopher Columbus and after him European explorers impact the indigenous (native) populations in the Caribbean?

What was the significance (importance) of Bartolomeu Dias's journey, particularly in terms of geographical exploration, and how did it pave the way for future maritime endeavors (how did it make things easier for explorers after him)?

How did Bartolomeu Dias's encounter with the indigenous Khoikhoi people influence his exploration, and what was the primary focus (main goal) of his journey around the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)?

In the context of Vasco da Gama's interactions in Calicut, what were the main goals of the Portuguese explorers, and how did cultural differences and language barriers shape their encounters with the locals?

Describe Sir Francis Drake's significance (importance) as an explorer during the Age of Exploration and provide an example of one of his notable journeys.