European Exploration

During the Age of Exploration, Europe looked for sea routes to the East in order to __________.

• find a faster trade route to Asia
• spread Christianity
• colonize new territories
• gain military advantage

The Portuguese under the direction of Henry the Navigator developed this type of ship made specifically for long voyages.

• caravel
• tanker
• sloop
• cutter

The Age of Exploration began in which country?

• Portugal
• Spain
• Europe
• Italy

On which continent is Portugal located?

• Asia
• Africa
• North America
• Europe

Prince Henry was nicknamed "the Navigator," which could be misleading because...

• He thought navigation was unimportant
• He wasn't an explorer
• He started a navigation school
• Princes aren't allowed to have nicknames

Which of the following is not a motive for exploration?

• God
• Glory
• Gold
• Gummies

Vasco da Gama went to India to bring back spices.  On the way back he lost half of his men to ___________. 

• Hunger and Disease
• Falling Overboard/ Drowning
• Scurvy and Pirates
• Wars with natives

Why did Europeans want spices from Asia?

• Spices help preserve food and mask flavors of spoiled food.
• Spices were not grown in Europe, so they had to be traded with Asian markets.
• Spices were used in making medicine, perfumes, and incenses.
• all of the above

What were early Portuguese explorers trying to find?

• a passage to India by land
• a way to the South Pole
• a new trade route to India by sea
• a new school in Portugal

Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

• a Portuguese prince
• He helped start European exploration and trade.
• He sent several explorers on expeditions to sail around the west coast of Africa in attempts to find a route to India.
• all of the above