Age of Exploration Notes Review

What historical period is depicted in the image provided?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Age of Exploration

• The Renaissance

What was the Age of Exploration?

• A period marked by scientific discoveries in Europe

• A time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge

• A cultural movement in Europe that emphasized classical learning and art

• The era when European countries fought over territories in the New World

What commodities primarily attracted travelers to India and China according to the image?

• Gold and silver

• Silk and spices

• Tea and coffee

• Oil and gas

Why did countries seek faster ways to reach the trade markets of India and China?

• To explore new lands

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To avoid traveling by foot

• To increase trade efficiency

Why did countries seek an all-water route to the east?

• To discover new lands

• For speed, safety, and to save money

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To compete in sports events

What does the "3 Gs" refer to in the context of the era of exploration?

• Government, Geography, Generosity

• God, Glory, Gold

• Games, Gold, Governance

• Generosity, God, Geography

What was the primary motivation behind the spread of Christianity during the era of exploration?

• To establish trade routes

• To spread religion, Christianity

• To discover new lands

• To build schools

What was the goal of expanding a nation's empire during the era characterized by the "3 Gs"?

• To gain riches

• To spread religion

• To expand their nation’s empire

• To improve technology

What was the purpose of acquiring gold during the era of exploration?

• To expand their nation’s empire

• To spread religion

• To gain riches

• To establish diplomatic relations

What was Prince Henry of Portugal known for establishing to aid in maritime exploration?

• A series of trade routes

• A map-making institute

• Navigation schools

• A fleet of warships