Age of Exploration Quiz

Age of Exploration Quiz

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Age of Exploration Quiz

Age of Exploration Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ashley Cogan

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10 questions

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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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