Exploration & Colonization
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Marco Polo's impact on European exploration?
He was the first European to discover America.
His writings increased European interest in trade with Asia.
He was primarily responsible for the development of the compass.
He established the first all-water route to Asia.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant consequence of the Ottoman Turks' conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
It strengthened trade between Europe and Asia.
It disrupted overland trade routes to Asia, prompting the search for new routes.
It led to the establishment of the Silk Road.
It resulted in the unification of Spain.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did technological innovations contribute to European exploration during the Renaissance?
A) They made ships larger and heavier for better stability.
B) They provided Europeans with advanced weaponry for conquest.
C) They improved navigation skills, enabling longer sea voyages.
D) They eliminated the need for maps and compasses.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary motivation behind Spain and Portugal's overseas exploration?
To spread democracy in the New World.
To gain a share of trade with Asia and spread Christianity.
To establish permanent settlements in Africa.
To create alliances with indigenous peoples.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Prince Henry of Portugal is best known for which of the following contributions to exploration?
He discovered the Americas.
He sponsored expeditions along the African coast and improved ship design.
He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
He established the first colony in India.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the marriage between Queen Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon?
It marked the beginning of the Renaissance in Spain.
It led to the unification of Spain and the expulsion of the Moors.
It resulted in the discovery of the New World.
It established Spain as a democracy.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the "Three G's" that motivated Spanish exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God.
Geography, Government, and Galleons.
Goods, Grains, and Gold.
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