Age of Exploration Quiz

Which country was the first to begin exploring?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

Who was the King and Queen of Spain?

Where was Christopher Columbus from?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• Italy

Bonus Question: Which of the following was invented during the Age of Exploration?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Quadrant

• Lateen Sails

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• A peace treaty between Spain and France about shared colonies.

• A peace treaty between Spain and Portugal about how to divide the world's exploration.

• A peace treaty between Portugal and England about trading posts.

• A peace treaty between Portugal and Spain to divide the shipping lanes.

Where did Christopher Columbus land on his first voyage?

• Florida

• Cuba

• Hispaniola

• Bahamas

Choose all that apply: The European Countries were looking for...?

• Silver

• Spices

• China

• Horses

What were some of the reasons for the European Exploration? Choose all that apply.

• Wealth and Power

• Territorial Conquest

• Curiosity about the world

• Religious Faith

What made the Caraval such a great invention?

• It could sail in both deep and shallow waters.

• It would not get sucked into whirlpools.

• It had a rudder.

• Square sails that allowed them to harness the winds power.

What were some of the reasons for European Exploration?

• Find a water route to Asia

• Gold

• Spices

• Horses