The Tainos and Europeans

Who were the great geographers and explorers from the seventh to the fifteenth centuries?

• Europeans

• Chinese

• Arabs

• Africans

What motivated Europeans to explore and settle in the Caribbean up to the end of the 17th century?

• Wind system and ocean current

• Technology and improvement in ship building

• Religion and armaments

• All of the above

What played the greatest part in determining the routes of ships during the fifteenth century?

• Winds and currents

• Navigation schools

• Pirate attacks

• Trade agreements

Who founded a navigation school in 1419 which trained many of Europe's sailors?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Prince Henry the Navigator

What was the skill of mapmaking called?

• Cartography

• Geography

• Topography

• Navigation

Which invention aided maritime exploration during the Renaissance?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Telephone

• Compass

What was the main obstacle to further expansion of the European Oriental trade?

• Trade agreements

• Lack of demand

• Monopoly of the spice trade

• Overland route safety

What institution was the dominant one in Western Europe during the fifteenth century?

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was the main reason for the desire to spread Christianity in foreign lands?

• Economic gain

• Political power

• Cultural exchange

• Spiritual beliefs

What development in weaponry made seamen feel more secure against sea-dogs and pirates?

• Muskets

• Bows and arrows

• Swords

• Cannons