New World Exploration Test

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What was the route taken to move goods from Asia to Europe?

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Silk Road

Answer explanation

The Silk Road was the primary trade route connecting Asia to Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas. Other options like Washington Road and European Railroad are not historically relevant for this trade.

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Until 1400’s why was sea travel by Europeans limited?

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Maps were poor and ships unsteady

Answer explanation

Until the 1400s, European sea travel was limited due to poor maps and unsteady ships, which made navigation difficult and dangerous. This lack of reliable tools hindered exploration and trade.

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In what year did John Cabot lead an expedition that reached the east coast of North America?

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1497

Answer explanation

John Cabot led his expedition to the east coast of North America in 1497, making this the correct answer. The other years listed, 1652 and 1545, are not associated with Cabot's voyages, and 1492 is known for Columbus.

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For how many years did Christians from Spain take land from Muslims?

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400 years

Answer explanation

The Reconquista, the period during which Christians from Spain reclaimed land from Muslims, lasted approximately 400 years, from 711 to 1492, making 400 years the correct answer.

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Who found an eastern route around Africa to Asia in 1497?

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Basco Da Gama

Answer explanation

Vasco da Gama discovered the eastern route around Africa to Asia in 1497, successfully reaching India by sea. This was a significant achievement in the Age of Exploration, unlike Columbus, De Soto, or Cabot.

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When did a ship finally successfully sail the Northwest Passage?

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1900's

Answer explanation

The Northwest Passage was first successfully navigated by the ship St. Roch in 1940, marking the first complete transit through this Arctic route, thus making the correct answer the 1900's.

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Hernando de Soto explored what land in North America in 1539?

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Florida

Answer explanation

Hernando de Soto explored Florida in 1539, making it the correct answer. He was the first European to document the southeastern United States, including parts of Florida.

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What is a tributary?

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A river that flows into a larger river or lake.

Answer explanation

A tributary is specifically defined as a river that flows into a larger river or lake, making this choice the correct answer. The other options do not relate to the definition of a tributary.

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Charter

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An official document from an authority to do something

Answer explanation

The term 'charter' refers to an official document issued by an authority granting rights or privileges, making 'An official document from an authority to do something' the correct choice. The other options do not accurately define 'charter'.

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The Spanish set up missions for what purpose?

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Religion

Answer explanation

The Spanish set up missions primarily for religious purposes, aiming to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity and establish a presence in the New World.