Spices and Exploration Quiz

Where are many of the desirable spices found?

• Europe

• The Malay Archipelago

• South America

What did medieval Europeans use spices for, besides flavoring their food?

• To color their clothing

• To build houses

• To preserve food

Where were spices like pepper and cinnamon grown in the Middle Ages?

• Europe

• Faraway Asia

• Africa

What is the Malay Archipelago known for?

• Volcanoes and earthquakes

• Endangered species

• Rich cultural heritage

Where are the Maluku Islands located?

• South of the Philippines

• Off the coast of Africa

• In the Mediterranean Sea

What is the climate like in the Malay Archipelago?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and rainy

What is the Ring of Fire?

• An arc of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean

• A popular hiking trail in Europe

• A famous landmark in the Malay Archipelago

What was one of the uses of spices in medieval Europe?

• To fuel ships

• To preserve food

• To make medicine

How many islands make up the Malay Archipelago?

• Over 1000

• Over 10,000

•  thirteen thousand islands

When did Europeans refer to the Maluku Islands as the Spice Islands?

• During the Renaissance

• During the Middle Ages

• During the Age of Exploration