What period is known as "The Age of Exploration"?

What was one of the main reasons Europeans wanted to find new trade routes to Asia?

• To find new sources of gold

• To avoid trading with Africa

• To bypass Muslim rulers who controlled trade

• To establish new colonies in Asia

How did spices from Asia benefit Europeans during the winter?

• They were used as currency

• They helped preserve food

• They were used to heat homes

• They were used in religious ceremonies

Why was trading with the East considered expensive and difficult?

• Lack of demand for Asian goods

• High taxes by European governments

• Control of trade routes by Muslim rulers

• Pirates frequently attacked the trade ships

What was another motive for Europeans to explore new territories besides economic reasons?

• To find legendary creatures

• To spread Christianity

• To escape from European diseases

• To conduct scientific research

What was the main goal of exploration in the 1400's?

• To discover new spices and trade routes

• To find new lands for settlement

• To establish new educational institutions

• To develop new forms of art

What was Prince Henry's nickname?

• The Conqueror

• The Navigator

• The Sailor

• The Explorer

What did Prince Henry focus on during his expeditions?

• Discovering new lands

• Trading with Asia

• Expeditions on the west coast of Africa

• Searching for gold

Who was the first to navigate around the southern tip of Africa in 1488?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Ferdinand Magellan

What did Vasco da Gama obtain during his voyage to India in 1497?

• A) Gold and silver

• B) Silk and spices

• C) Cinnamon and pepper

• D) Tea and coffee

How did Portuguese traders reach India?

• A) By land

• B) By sea

• C) By air

• D) Through a tunnel