Quiz on the Age of Exploration

What was the time period known as the Age of Exploration?

• 1200-1300

• 1492-1607

• 1700-1800

• 1800-1900

Which ocean is included in the Atlantic World?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the name given to North and South America by Europeans during the Age of Exploration?

• Old World

• New World

• Ancient World

• Modern World

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Air travel

• Sea travel

• All-land trade route

• Space exploration

What did Europeans want access to from Asia?

• Gold and silver

• Silk and spices

• Oil and gas

• Cotton and wool

What tool was used to help sailors find their latitude?

• Compass

• Sextant

• Astrolabe

• Telescope

What device uses a magnetized piece of metal to point to the North?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Radar

• GPS

What type of ship was known for being small, fast, and having a triangular sail?

• Galleon

• Frigate

• Caravel

• Yacht

What major changes occurred during the Age of Exploration?

• Changes in global politics, culture, and trade

• Changes in climate and weather patterns

• Changes in language and literature

• Changes in art and architecture

What was a danger of traveling the Silk Road after the Middle Ages?

• Pirates

• Disease

• Earthquakes

• Floods