Week 9: The Age of Encounters

What was the main purpose of patronage by empires?

• To isolate their culture

• To promote military conquests

• To advance knowledge and exchange ideas

• To restrict trade

What was the main goal of patrons from Portugal in the 1400s?

• To find a new continent

• To make money from trade

• To build a new empire

• To spread Christianity

Which country was the leader in exploration during the late 1400s?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

What was Columbus looking for when he approached Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand?

• A new home

• A job as a sailor

• A patron for his voyage

• A map to India

What did Jacques Cartier's trips start in North America?

• Spanish trade

• Portuguese trade

• French trade

• English trade

What did sailors use during the daytime for navigation?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The North Star

• Mars

What question is posed about exploration in the text?

• Does exploration harm the environment?

• Does exploration change the world?

• Is exploration necessary?

• How much does exploration cost?

What is one reason scientists explore?

• To find new medicines and treatments

• To become famous

• To travel the world

• To make money

What is a reason people explored during the Age of Exploration?

• To find resources and claim new land

• To stay at home

• To avoid work

• To sleep more

What was the name of the trade route between Europe and the Indies?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Gold Path

• The Trade Trail