European Explorers

Draw

Draw the most important technology to ever exist.

Gutenberg and Printing Press

• Paper-making and Printing Press travel on Silk Road

• Gutenberg improves movable type

• The first book printed was the Gutenberg Bible

Multiple Choice

What is the first book printed on Gutenberg's printing press?

• Gutenberg Bible

• The Lady of the Rivers

• In Praise of Folly

• Fahrenheit 451

Impact

• Literacy Rate = number of people who can read

• Literacy Rate Skyrocketed

• Many people read the Bible for the first time

• Spreads Humanist ideas

• Catholic Church fears this technology

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press on Europe?

• More people were able to gain knowledge and become educated

• The economy suffered as traditional printers were put out of business

• There was less and less scientific discovery and experiments

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What invention leads to an increase in literacy rate in Europe?

• Woodblock printing

• Gutenberg's printing press

• Compass

• Technologies that created pigment for ink easier

Multiple Choice

What invention leads to an increase in literacy rate in Europe?

• Woodblock printing

• Gutenberg's printing press

• Compass

• Technologies that created pigment for ink easier

Open Ended

Why is literacy so important?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were considered riches of the Indies that motivated European exploration?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Cotton

Multiple Choice

Which religious group was especially motivated to stop the spread of Islam and convert non-Christians to Christianity during the Age of Exploration?

• Catholics

• Protestants

• Orthodox Christians

• Jews

Multiple Choice

How did the Renaissance contribute to the ability of European explorers to travel farther and return safely?

• It introduced new navigation techniques and technology.

• It provided more funding for voyages.

• It increased the number of available ships.

• It improved relationships with other countries.

Multiple Select

Which features made the caravel an effective ship for exploration?

• Its ability to travel in shallow water

• Its triangular and lateen sails

• Its moveable rudder

• Its cannons and rifles

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major trade route between Asia and Europe in 1490?

• Silk Road

• Atlantic Ocean route

• Pacific Ocean route

• Cape of Good Hope route

Multiple Choice

Which group dominated the Asian spice trade before European exploration?

• Islamic merchants

• European sailors

• Chinese explorers

• Indian traders

Multiple Select

Select all the regions that were visited by Zheng He's treasure fleet during the Ming Dynasty.

• Southeast Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• India

Multiple Choice

During the Age of Exploration, navigators used instruments to determine their position relative to the horizon and stars. What was the primary purpose of these instruments?

• To measure time

• To navigate across oceans

• To communicate with other ships

• To predict weather patterns