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Age of Exploration

Age of Exploration

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9th - 12th Grade

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26 Slides • 28 Questions

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Why do you think the Age of Exploration was a significant period in world history?

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Which of the following was the main reason for the increased demand for Eastern goods in Europe during the 1400s?

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The rise of new empires

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Population growth in Europe

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Discovery of new continents

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Decline of local agriculture

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following spices was NOT listed as a major spice from the Moluccas?

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Pepper

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Cloves

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Nutmeg

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Saffron

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Explain why European explorers were motivated to find new trade routes to the spice islands.

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Fill in the Blank

The Portuguese ship design that used square sails and lateen sails was called a ___.

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Multiple Select

Which technologies helped explorers navigate and travel long distances during the Age of Exploration?

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Astrolabe

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Magnetic Compass

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Sextant

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Printing Press

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Based on the images, describe how advancements in shipbuilding and navigation tools contributed to European exploration.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following cities was a major center for the spice trade according to the trade routes map?

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Venice

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London

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Paris

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Berlin

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Multiple Choice

Who established the school of navigation at Sagres, which played a crucial role in the Age of Exploration?

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Prince Henry (the Navigator)

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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Bartholomeu Dias

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Fill in the Blank

In 1488, ___ became the first to round the tip of southern Africa, known as the Cape of Storms.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were discoveries or achievements of the Portuguese during the Age of Exploration?

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Discovery of Madeira and Azores

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First to bring slaves from Africa to Europe in 1441

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Discovery of the Americas

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Establishing trade in West African gold

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Open Ended

Explain the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India for the Portuguese Empire.

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Multiple Choice

What was one major misconception Christopher Columbus had before his first voyage in 1492?

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He underestimated the circumference of the earth

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He believed the earth was flat

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He thought Africa was larger than Asia

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He knew about the Americas

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Multiple Choice

Where did Columbus first land on his 1492 voyage, believing he had reached the East Indies?

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Bahamas

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Cuba

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Hispaniola

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Florida

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Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas between Portugal and Spain?

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To divide newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain

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To end the war between Portugal and Spain

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To establish trade routes between Portugal and Spain

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To create a joint colony in South America

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Open Ended

Explain how the actions of explorers such as Pedro Cabral and Amerigo Vespucci contributed to European claims in the Americas.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Ferdinand Magellan's voyage is correct?

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Magellan was the first to discover America

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Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the earth

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Magellan renamed the Atlantic Ocean

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Magellan discovered the Fountain of Youth

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What challenges did Magellan and his crew face during their voyage, and how did these impact the outcome of their journey?

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Fill in the Blank

Ferdinand Magellan encountered the islands called the ___, where he was killed.

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Multiple Choice

Which explorer's voyages are shown in the map, and what was the main goal of these expeditions?

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John Cabot, searching for gold

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Henry Hudson, searching for the Northwest Passage

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Pedro Cabral, claiming Brazil

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Amerigo Vespucci, naming the Americas

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Multiple Choice

Which explorer sailed for the French and explored the North American coast from the Carolinas to New York Bay in 1524?

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Jacques Cartier

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Giovanni de Verrazano

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Afonso de Albuquerque

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Vasco da Gama

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Open Ended

Compare the exploration routes of Giovanni de Verrazano and Jacques Cartier. What were the main differences in their journeys and the regions they explored?

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The Portuguese mounted ___ on their ships to resist Arab traders.

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Which regions did the Portuguese Empire acquire during the 16th to 18th centuries?

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Brazil and parts of Africa

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India and China

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Australia and New Zealand

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North America and Russia

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Open Ended

What was the significance of the Dutch East India Company in the context of multinational corporations?

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Cuba became the jumping off point for exploration of the ___ World.

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Reflecting on what you learned about the Age of Exploration and the importance of spices, how do you think the search for new trade routes impacted global history?

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Multiple Choice

Why was there a high demand for Eastern goods in Europe during the 1400s?

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Because of population growth and the value of spices

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Because of religious reasons

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Because of technological advancements

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Because of political alliances

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