Exploration and Empires Quiz

Which African empires dominated West Africa from 300 to 1600 A.D.?

• Egypt, Nubia, and Kush

• Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

• Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and Axum

• Carthage, Numidia, and Mauretania

What river is near the location of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

• Nile River

• Congo River

• Niger River

• Zambezi River

What was one of the motivations for European exploration?

• To find new species of animals

• To spread democracy

• To find gold and natural resources

• To learn new languages

What was a major obstacle to exploration?

• Lack of interest

• Poor maps and navigational tools

• Overpopulation

• Excessive wealth

What was a result of exploration?

• Decreased trade

• Exchanged goods and ideas

• Loss of navigational skills

• Isolation from other cultures

What did Europeans bring to American Indians as an area of cooperation?

• Spices and silk

• Weapons and metal farm tools

• Gold and silver

• Books and literature

What was a competition motivation for exploration?

• To find new friends

• For empire and belief in the superiority of one’s culture

• To learn new skills

• To avoid conflict

What was a fear that acted as an obstacle to exploration?

• Fear of the unknown

• Fear of success

• Fear of wealth

• Fear of happiness

What did the English learn from the American Indians?

• Trading techniques

• Farming techniques

• Building techniques

• Hunting techniques

Which group believed that land was to be used and shared but not owned?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• American Indians