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2-1: Europeans Set Sail

Authored by Ky Horrocks

History

8th Grade

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2-1: Europeans Set Sail
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the year 1000, strong winds blew Leif Eriksson’s ship off course to

the cape of Good Hope.

Greenland.

Portugal.

the North American coast.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Prince Henry the Navigator help push exploration forward?

He set out on a voyage to explore the west coast of Africa.

He financed research by mapmakers and shipbuilders.

He published Marco Polo’s inspirational writings on the Silk Road.

He funded an observatory to advance the study of astronomy.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did caravels differ from the galleons that had been used before?

They had taller masts.

They had square sails.

They could sail against the wind.

They could be steered using a rudder.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer led Portugal in winning the European race for a sea route to Asia?

Vasco de Gama

Bartolomeu Dias

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of finding a sea route to Asia?

It gave Europeans the opportunity to hold political positions in foreign lands.

It allowed Europeans to bypass merchants who monopolized trade.

It introduced Europeans to new investors who would support exploration.

It showed Europeans that interactions with Asians were nothing new.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage did the Viking longship have over earlier vessels?

size

strength

speed

stability

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Leif Eriksson’s ship carried off course to North America?

874

900

974

1000

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