Exploration and Discovery Quiz

What was Marco Polo known for in the context of early exploration?

• Discovering America

• Trading with the Chinese

• Sailing around Africa

• Inventing the compass

What was Christopher Columbus's main goal in his westward journey?

• To discover a faster route to China

• To prove the Earth is flat

• To find a new continent

• To establish a trade route to India

Which country eventually supported Columbus's expedition?

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

• Spain

What title did Columbus request in exchange for his discoveries?

• King of the New World

• Admiral of the Ocean Sea

• Governor of China

• Captain of the Fleet

Where did Columbus first land during his voyage in 1492?

• Japan

• Bahamas

• China

• India