Chapter 19

Which nation did Prince Henry help to take the lead in overseas exploration?

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

• The Netherlands

In the 1400s, what was the most important trade good from the East?

• tea

• silk

• spices

• porcelain

Bartolomeu Dias captained the first European ship to sail what route?

• west across the Atlantic Ocean

• along the West Coast of Africa

• across the Indian Ocean to India

• around the southern tip of Africa

What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?

• control of the Spice Islands

• a sea route between Portugal and India

• a sea route between Portugal and China

• profitable trade with the Philippine Islands

Why did Europeans seek New trade Routes?

• To gain access to spices and goods form Asia

• To gain territory for the nation

• To spread religion

Who controlled the silk road?

• Portugal

• England

• The Italians and Muslims

• Spain

What is an example of "For God"

• Gaining territory for the nation

• Spread the word of God and getting people to convert to Christianity.

• Gathering raw materials to increase the countries wealth.

What is an Example of "For Gold"

• Gaining Territory for the nation

• Gathering raw materials to increase the countries wealth

• Spreading the word of God and getting people to convert to Christianity

What is an example of "For Glory"

• Gaining territory for the Country

• Spreading the word of God and getting people to convert to Christianity

• Gaining raw materials to add to the country's wealth

This explorer stated that his motives were to serve God and his Majesty, to give light to those who were in the darkness and to grow rich as all men to desire.

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama