Age of Exploration Practice

Who was the first person to circumnavigate the world?

• Magellan
• Drake
• Columbus
• da Gama
• Magellan's crew, as he was killed during the trip

The slogan, "____, ____, and ____" best describes the European's motive in exploration

(a)  

Which empire controlled the old Silk Road and forced many European countries to find a new way to Asia?

• Indian Empire

• Russian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Ghana Empire

Why was the Western Hemisphere referred to as the New World by Europeans?

• It was created after the Eastern Hemisphere

• The ideas of the Westerners were were new to the Eastern Hemisphere

• The people of Africa, Asia and Europe did not know the America's existed

• The Western Hemisphere was a new opportunity for many.

What was a “pull” factor during the Age of Exploration?

• A factor that motivates explorers to return to their homeland

• To expel to Ottomans from Constantinople

• Seeking wealth, fame and power

• A factor that discourages exploration altogether

Explorers wanted to claim new lands for their country to get more power. Which G is described? 

• Gold 
• God 
• Glory 

This ship helped explorers travel safer and further.

• astrolabe
• compass
• Caravel
• telescope

The goal of mercantilism was to get as much _______________ as possible.

• Spices and silk

• Colonies and lands

• Gold and silver

• Religion and God

Who was first to set up a sailing school in Portugal that led to the Age of Discovery? He sent sailors to explore the west coast of Africa.

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Bartolomeu Dias

What factors came together, starting in the 1450s, which allowed Europeans to begin exploration?

• Economic recession and political instability

• Technological advancements and powerful rulers

• Religious conflicts and social reforms

• Environmental disasters and population growth