Age of Exploration

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• The rise of new empires

• Population growth in Europe

• Discovery of new continents

• Decline of local agriculture

Multiple Choice

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

• Pepper

• Cloves

• Nutmeg

• Saffron

Open Ended

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

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Select

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

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic Compass

• Sextant

• Printing Press

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Venice

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

Multiple Choice

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

• Prince Henry (the Navigator)

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Bartholomeu Dias

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Select

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

• Discovery of Madeira and Azores

• First to bring slaves from Africa to Europe in 1441

• Discovery of the Americas

• Establishing trade in West African gold

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• He underestimated the circumference of the earth

• He believed the earth was flat

• He thought Africa was larger than Asia

• He knew about the Americas

Multiple Choice

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

• Bahamas

• Cuba

• Hispaniola

• Florida

Multiple Choice

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

• To divide newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain

• To end the war between Portugal and Spain

• To establish trade routes between Portugal and Spain

• To create a joint colony in South America

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Magellan was the first to discover America

• Magellan's crew was the first to circumnavigate the earth

• Magellan renamed the Atlantic Ocean

• Magellan discovered the Fountain of Youth

Open Ended

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

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Choice

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

• John Cabot, searching for gold

• Henry Hudson, searching for the Northwest Passage

• Pedro Cabral, claiming Brazil

• Amerigo Vespucci, naming the Americas

Multiple Choice

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

• Jacques Cartier

• Giovanni de Verrazano

• Afonso de Albuquerque

• Vasco da Gama

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?

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Brazil and parts of Africa

• India and China

• Australia and New Zealand

• North America and Russia

Open Ended

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

Fill in the Blank

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

Open Ended

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?

Multiple Choice

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

• Because of population growth and the value of spices

• Because of religious reasons

• Because of technological advancements

• Because of political alliances