The Age of Exploration Review

What was Pedro Cabral’s major accomplishment?

• Conquered the Aztec Empire

• Reached India by sailing around Africa

• Claimed Brazil for Portugal

• Discovered the Americas

What did missionaries want to spread during the Age of Exploration?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Democracy

What is a “pull” factor in migration?

• A reason that attracts people to a new place

• A reason that forces people to leave their home

• A natural disaster

• A war or famine

What was gunpowder originally used for in China?

• Medicine

• Writing secret messages

• Preserving food

• Creating fireworks and later used in weapons

What is porcelain known for?

• Being a strong metal used for weapons

• A beautiful, high-quality ceramic used for trade

• A type of ancient Chinese clothing

• A food seasoning

How did the Columbian Exchange impact Europe?

• It led to the collapse of European economies

• It caused European explorers to abandon overseas exploration

• It made European countries less interested in trade

• It introduced new foods like potatoes and tomatoes, improving diets and population growth

Why did many European countries want to explore new trade routes during the Age of Exploration?

• They were searching for a faster route to access valuable goods like spices and silk

• They wanted to find new places to build castles

• They wanted to spread democracy to Asia

• They needed new land to grow wheat and corn

What was Vasco de Gama’s major accomplishment?

• Claimed Brazil for Portugal

• Discovered the Americas

• First European to reach India by sea

• Led the first voyage to sail around the world

What was the early Chinese rocket mainly used for?

• Transportation

• Fireworks and military purposes

• Lighting up the night sky

• Flying across the Great Wall

Which continent did most explorers set out from during the Age of Exploration?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America