European Exploration Quiz

What was the primary time period when Europeans discovered the world and set out to conquer it?

• 1200-1350

• 1450-1650

• 1700-1850

• 1900-1950

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration?

• Find wealth and obtain land

• Satisfy a spirit of adventure and curiosity

• Spread Christianity

• Establish democratic governments

What were Europeans initially searching for in Asia?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Precious stones

Who was Marco Polo?

• A Spanish explorer

• An Italian merchant

• A Portuguese navigator

• A French king

What nickname was given to Marco Polo?

• Prince of Traders

• Prince of Liars

• Prince of Explorers

• Prince of Merchants

Before 1450, which groups controlled the trade routes between Asia and Europe?

• The French and the English

• The Spanish and the Portuguese

• The Muslims and the Italians

• The Dutch and the Germans

What was one of the problems with overland trade routes?

• Too safe

• Too short

• Too expensive

• Too fast

Why did it take so long to find an all-water route to Asia?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of technology

• Lack of funding

• Lack of maps

Who were the first known Europeans to reach North America?

• The Spanish

• The Portuguese

• The Vikings

• The French

Which nation was the first to lay claim to the New World?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France