European Exploration and Trade

The video discusses European exploration during the Renaissance, focusing on Portugal's role. It covers the reasons for exploration, such as disrupted land trade routes and the desire for spices. Technological advancements like the astrolabe and caravels made sea exploration feasible. Key Portuguese explorers, including Prince Henry the Navigator, Bartholomew Diaz, and Vasco da Gama, are highlighted for their contributions to establishing trade routes to India.

What were the primary reasons for European countries to explore beyond their continent?

• To find new lands for settlement

• To escape the Black Death

• To establish direct trade routes for spices

• To spread Christianity

Which technological advancement helped sailors determine their latitude at sea?

• The telescope

• The sextant

• The astrolabe

• The compass

What is the term for the art of map-making that improved during the Age of Exploration?

• Cartography

• Geography

• Navigation

• Topography

Which type of ship, known for its triangular sails, was crucial for European exploration?

• Frigate

• Brigantine

• Caravel

• Galleon

Who was the Portuguese prince known for his early exploration efforts along the African coast?

• Bartholomew Diaz

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Prince Henry the Navigator

What was the original name given by Bartholomew Diaz to the southern tip of Africa?

• Cape of Discovery

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape of Storms

• Cape of Winds

Why was the Cape of Storms renamed to the Cape of Good Hope?

• To celebrate a successful voyage

• To reflect the hope of finding a sea route to India

• To honor a Portuguese king

• To mark a significant battle victory

Which explorer was the first to successfully reach India by sea?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartholomew Diaz

What was the main commodity that Vasco da Gama brought back from India?

• Spices

• Tea

• Silk

• Gold

How did the Portuguese establish a profitable spice trade in India?

• By setting up trading posts and buying spices at low prices

• By monopolizing the silk trade

• By forming alliances with local rulers

• By conquering Indian territories