The Age of Exploration: European Voyages and Discoveries

What is the primary focus of the passage "The Age of Exploration: European Voyages and Discoveries"?

• The technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding during the Age of Exploration.

• The cultural and economic impact of the Age of Exploration on European societies.

• The exploration and discovery of new lands by European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries.

• The role of Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus in the Age of Exploration.

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Main idea

What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

• To argue against the methods used by European explorers during the Age of Exploration.

• To inform readers about the events and impacts of the Age of Exploration.

• To persuade readers to appreciate the navigational technologies of the 15th and 16th centuries.

• To entertain readers with adventurous stories of the Age of Exploration.

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Author's purpose

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the impact of the Age of Exploration on indigenous populations?

• They suffered due to European diseases and colonization.

• Indigenous populations benefited greatly from the trade opportunities.

• They were largely unaffected by the European explorations.

• Indigenous cultures were preserved and respected by the explorers.

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How is the information in the passage organized?

• In order of importance, with the most significant events discussed first.

• By contrasting the positive and negative aspects of the Age of Exploration.

• By focusing on individual explorers and their specific contributions.

• Chronologically, detailing events from early to late in the Age of Exploration.

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