Age of Exploration Quizs

For what field of activity were lines of latitude and longitude especially useful?

• astronomy

• engineering

• cartography

• bookbinding

Why did European monarchs want a sea route to Asia?

• Muslims and Italians controlled the land routes.

• Harsh weather made the land routes too dangerous.

• Rulers of China refused to allow use of the land routes.

• Horses and camels were required on the land routes.

What was the main reason why Europeans wanted to travel to Asia?

• to spread their religion

• to buy cotton for clothing

• to learn about other cultures

• to acquire spices for cooking

What were the main goals of Spanish conquistadors? A. B. C. D.

• liberty and jobs

• riches and adventure

• new believers in their religion

• waterways across the continent

Which advance in technology made it easier for explorers to sail through shallow water?

• the cannon

• the caravel

• the compass

• the astrolabe

What is one way Henry the Navigator changed Europeans’ view of the world? A. B. C. D.

• He sailed to the Spice Islands.

• He started a school for sailors.

• He explored the coast of Brazil.

• He sent settlers to set up colonies.

How did exploration lead to inflation in Europe?

• It increased the supply of gold and silver.

• It made people willing to pay more for spices.

• It added to the expenses that monarchs had to pay.

• It allowed governments to start printing paper money.