Ch 2 - Age of Exploration

Front

What was the main goal of Prince Henry's navigation school?

Back

to find and control trade routes

Front

Which statement best describes Hernan Cortes' goal for exploration?

Back

He wanted to conquer and demolish the Aztec empire and claim the riches for Spain.

Front

Explorers faced many obstacles on their voyages. Which statement would LEAST likely be an obstacle for explorers?

• Battling harsh environmental factors such as weather.
• Outbreaks of diseases often spread quickly on the ships.
• People from other lands overtook their crops, often causing food shortages.
• Voyages would last for months, leaving explorers and their crew weak and exhausted.

Back

People from other lands overtook their crops, often causing food shortages.

Front

How did Magellan's voyage compare to Columbus's?

Back

The explorers had similar goals and sailed in the same direction.

Front

Which argument makes the most convincing argument for a ruler to provide the money for an explorer's expedition? Options: People tell stories of a magical fountain of youth. The crops we bring back will pay for the cost of the trip. The trade routes we open up will more than cover the cost. The new people we meet will appreciate our culture and products.

Back

The trade routes we open up will more than cover the cost.

Front

Adapted (in the context of Prince Henry's fleet and the caravel)

Back

to make changes or improvements

Front

Which explorer took this route? Options: Vasco De Gama, Erik the Red, Christopher Columbus, Ponce De Leon

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

Which explorer sailed this route?
Options: Bartholomew Dias, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Hernan Cortez

Back

Bartholomew Dias

Front

Which explorer sailed this route? Options: Ponce de Leon, Erik the Red, Vasco De Gama, Ferdinand Magellan

Back

Erik the Red

Front

What was the main goal of Prince Henry's navigation school?

Back

to find and control trade routes