Exploration and Colonization History

The video explores the influence of historical events like the American War of Independence, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution on today's world. It discusses the rise of empires and imperialism, highlighting the ambitions of kings to expand their territories. The video also covers the geographical discoveries made by Europeans in the 15th and 16th centuries, including the search for new sea routes and the achievements of explorers like Columbus, Vespucci, and Magellan.

Which major historical event is NOT mentioned as influencing today's world?

• American War of Independence

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

Which empires were formed due to the ambitions of kings to expand their territories?

• Greek, Roman, and Turkish

• Mongol, British, and Spanish

• Aztec, Inca, and Mayan

• Persian, Egyptian, and Chinese

What was the primary motivation for empire expansion in modern times?

• Territorial expansion

• Wealth and financial profits

• Cultural exchange

• Religious conversion

Why did Europeans feel the need to discover new sea routes?

• To establish trade with Africa

• Because terrestrial routes were closed by the Turks

• To escape from the Ottoman Turks

• To find new lands for settlement

Which tool was NOT used by European navigators during their journeys?

• Telescope

• New map

• Astrolabe

• Compass

Who discovered the sea route to India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which explorer is credited with discovering Northern America?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

What was the outcome of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• He completed a circumnavigation of the earth

• He was the first to reach the North Pole

• He established a new trade route to Asia

• He discovered a new continent

Which country set up 13 colonies on the eastern coast of North America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was a significant result of European countries discovering new regions?

• They formed alliances with local tribes

• They established new religions

• They abandoned their home countries

• They dominated and colonized these regions