Early American Exploration (take 2)

Front

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

Back

to find and control trade routes with Asia

Front

Which of these is called a Caravel?

Back

Front

Which of the following was an outcome of exploration that was NOT an intended goal of the Age of Exploration? Gold and Resources, Spread Diseases, Spread Christianity

Back

Spread Diseases

Front

What was the name of the time period in the 1500s when European explorers started searching for new lands?

Back

The Age of Exploration

Front

Which of the following was the main reason that Columbus sailed west from Europe? Options: to find a more direct water route to Asia, to set up colonies, to spread the Catholic religion, to stay home

Back

to find a more direct water route to Asia

Front

Which European nation sponsored Columbus' expedition in 1492?

Back

Spain

Front

When and where did the Age of Exploration begin? Options: the 1800's in South America, the 1700's in Asia, the 1400's in Europe, the 1900's in Europe

Back

the 1400's in Europe

Front

Which word means to sail all the way around something?

Back

circumnavigate

Front

Which explorer conquered the Aztec?

Back

Hernan Cortes

Front

Which explorer sailed for Portugal? Hernan Cortes, Bartolomeu Dias, Leif Erickson, Christopher Columbus

Back

Bartolomeu Dias