Quiz on European Voyages and Exploration

What was the known world primarily composed of during the Age of Discovery?

• Europe and some parts of Asia and Africa

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and Asia

Who was appointed as admiral by King Denis of Portugal?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Manuel Pesanha

• Christopher Columbus

• King Alfonso IV

What major event in the 14th century led to a severe population decline in Europe?

• The Great Famine

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Bubonic plague

When did Christopher Columbus depart from Palos de la Frontera?

• July 4, 1492

• August 3, 1492

• September 12, 1492

• October 12, 1492

What was the name of the treaty that divided the New World between Spain and Portugal?

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To promote trade

• To divide the New World

• To end slavery

• To establish peace

What type of ship did Europeans build for exploration?

• Galleon

• Caravel

• Frigate

• Sloop

Which navigational instrument was developed during this period?

• Thermometer

• Astrolabe

• Barometer

• Chronometer

What was one effect of European voyages on international trade?

• End of colonization

• Decrease in trade

• Simultaneous exchange of goods

• Isolation of countries

Which religion was introduced by Spain and Portugal during their explorations?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Catholicism