Quiz on Exploration and Trade in the 1400s

What was a "patron" in the 1400s?

• A type of trader

• Someone who sponsored explorers and scholars

• A ruler of an empire

• A navigator who discovered new lands

Why was trade important to growing empires in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe?

• It helped spread diseases across continents.

• It allowed the exchange of goods and ideas.

• It made countries weaker and more vulnerable.

• It forced people to move to other countries.

What were the major empires expanding in Central and South America during the 1400s?

• The Inca and Aztec Empires

• The Songhai and Iroquois Empires

• The British and Spanish Empires

• The Ottoman and Chinese Empires

What was the significance of the Silk Road in the 1400s?

• It connected the Americas with Europe.

• It was a route used by caravans to trade goods between Asia and Europe.

• It was a road built by the Romans to connect their empire.

• It was the name of a river that sailors traveled on.

What is celestial navigation?

• Using the stars, sun, and moon to find direction

• Using the wind to sail faster across the oceans

• Using maps and charts to navigate the land

• Using birds to guide explorers to new lands

How did the astrolabe help sailors?

• It measured the speed of the ship.

• It helped sailors determine their location using the stars.

• It acted as a compass showing directions.

• It was used to create more accurate maps.

Which tool helped sailors determine their altitude at sea?

• The compass

• The quadrant

• The telescope

• The caravel

What is the significance of a caravel in the Age of Exploration?

• It was a large ship that could carry many goods.

• It was a type of ship known for its speed and maneuverability.

• It was a ship used primarily for warfare.

• It was a ceremonial ship used by royalty.

What are imports?

• Goods made in a country and sold to other countries

• Goods brought into a country from another country for sale

• Goods that are scarce and hard to find

• Goods that are produced locally and sold domestically

Why did the Ottoman Empire impose high taxes on goods traveling on the Silk Road?

• To encourage trade with Europe

• To stop goods from reaching Europe

• To make a profit from European merchants

• To prevent caravans from traveling through their land