Quiz on European Expansion and Exploration

What was a major reason European countries sought direct access to the riches of the East?

• The Silk Road was controlled by the Ottoman Empire

• The East had no valuable goods

• European countries were uninterested in trade

• The journey to the East was short and safe

Which of the following countries did NOT take the lead in early colonization?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Italy

What significant invention did Johann Gutenberg create in the 1450s?

• The astrolabe

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The compass

Who was the merchant known for introducing Europe to Arabic methods of calculation?

• Marco Polo

• Leonardo Pisan

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry the Navigator

What was one of the essential sea-faring equipment mentioned in the text?

• A compass

• A steam engine

• A radar

• A satellite

Which city is noted for showing off its Oriental influences in architecture?

• Madrid

• London

• Venice

• Paris

What was a major impact of the increase in international trade during the Renaissance?

• Isolation of European countries

• Decrease in religious exchanges

• Revolutionized taste in Europe

• Decline in artistic achievements

What did the Silk Road serve as besides a trade route?

• A tourist path

• A military highway

• A cultural exchange center

• A route for missionaries

Which of the following was NOT a popular faith spread along the Silk Road?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

What did Columbus theorize about reaching the Far East?

• It required a larger ship

• It was faster by land

• It could be done by sailing west

• It was impossible