
Age of Exploration Quiz
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History
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5th Grade
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Hard
Ashley Cogan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of navigation?
The act of exploring new lands
The act of directing a ship's course
The act of studying history
The act of discovering new cultures
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who was Christopher Columbus?
An Italian explorer sponsored by Spain
An English explorer sponsored by England
A French explorer sponsored by France
A Spanish explorer sponsored by Italy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which continent did European explorers NOT find new routes to during the Age of Exploration?
Asia
North America
South America
Africa
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How did Portuguese explorers reach India during the Age of Exploration?
They traveled through the Northwest passage
They traveled through the Mediterranean Sea
They traveled southward along the Atlantic Coast of Africa
They traveled westward across the Pacific Ocean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who is often credited with discovering America, landing in the present-day Bahamas in 1492?
John Cabot
Juan Ponce de León
Christopher Columbus
Hernán Cortés
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What were some obstacles faced by European explorers in exploring North America?
Lack of supplies and unfamiliar climates
Language barriers and cultural differences
Dangerous wildlife and harsh weather
Lack of interest and motivation
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What were the motivations for European explorers to explore North America?
Gems and valuables
Glory and fame
Greed and power
Grand landscapes and scenery
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