Age of Exploration

Which of these shows reasons Explorers were motivated (wanted to) explore new lands?

• to find new foods, to see ocean animals, to meet new people

• to find riches (gold and silver), to spread their religion, to make their country proud of them

• to learn about the weather in other countries and to spread their language

The time period between the 1400s and the 1600s is called the ________________.

• Age of Exploration
• Age of Discovery

• Age of Navigation

Vasco da Gama established a sea route from Portugal to Asia by sailing around

• South America.

• Europe.

• Africa.

• Asia.

What is another word for "GLORY"?

• happiness

• wealth

• pride

• anger

Which European countries were competing to find a sea route to Asia other than Portugal?

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

• Germany

• France

A country that controls land outside of its own borders is an _____.

• the boss

• king

• colony

• empire

What is an easy way to remember the 3 things Europeans were looking to achieve through their exploration (pick all correct answers)?

• Gold

• Guts

• Glory

• God