Age of Exploration - Lesson 1 & 2

When did Europeans begin to explore heavily?

• During the Renaissance

• During the Crusades

• During the Industrial Revolution

• During the Enlightenment

Before the 1400s, Europeans lacked the interest, abilities, and funds to explore.

• True

• False

By the 1400s, Europeans desired (a)   .

• Power

• Wealth

• Knowledge

• Land

Which cities were major trade routes for Italian merchants?

• Rome and Milan

• Venice and Genoa

• Florence and Naples

• Turin and Bologna

Why did Italian merchants have an advantage in Asian trade?

• They had exclusive rights

• Major trade routes went through Venice and Genoa

• They had better ships

• They had more resources.

Which of the following was NOT one of the three G's that fueled European exploration?

• A) God

• B) Gold

• C) Glory

• D) Geography

A new vessel was introduced, called the (a)   .

• Galleon

• Frigate

• Caravel
• Schooner

Portugal was the first to have trade outposts on the Western coast of​ (a)  

• Africa
• America
• Asia

Who was known as the most enthusiastic Portuguese explorer?

• Vasco da Gama

• Prince Henry (Henry the Navigator)

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Vasco da Gama sailed to the eastern side of Africa and eventually to the southwest coast of India in (a)   .

• 1492

• 1498

• 1500

• 1510