Age of Exploration

Approximately when does the Age of Exploration begin?

• 400 AD
• 1300 AD
• 1599 AD
• 1400 AD

When does the Age of Exploration end?

• 1600 AD
• 1400AD
• 1399 AD
• 1800 AD

Which of the following is a good that was obtained from China during the Age of Exploration?

• silk
• iron
• copper
• precious gems

How did Portugal FIRST get around to Asia?

• They went by caravan over land
• Sailed the Mediterranean Sea
• They sailed west to the new world and then to Asia
• Sailed east around the tip of Africa 

Which is not one of the three Gs of exploration of the Europeans?

• God - explored to spread Christianity
• Gold - explored to find riches
• Glory - explored for their own fame
• Guns - explored to find new weapon technology

Which country would settle east of the line of demarcation according to an agreement among Europeans?

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

Which country would settle west of the Line of Demarcation according to the agreement?

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

Which country would settle west of the Line of Demarcation according to the agreement?

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

Which is not considered a motive for Exploration?

• Finding an all water route to Asia
• To make more money by finding new markets to trade with
• Seeking new products not available in their country (making more money)
• Giving up land so weaker countries could get stronger.

Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas, that contained the Line of Demarcation, important?

• It divided the lands of Africa between the Spanish and the Portuguese.
• It divided the land of the Americas with an imaginary line. West of the line went to Portugal while the land east of the line went to Spain.
• It divided the land of the "New World" with an imaginary line. The land east of the line went to Portugal, and the land west of the line went to Spain.
• The Line of Demarcation was an agreement gave land north of the line to Spain, while the land south of the line to Portugal.