Reasons for European Exploration

What were the reasons for European Exploration?

• Finding new knowledge.

• Spreading the Christian religion.

• Finding new trade routes

• Test new inventions at sea.

• Go on holiday.

What was the only religion found in Europe during the 1400s?

European explorers believed it was their Christian duty to lead the world.

• True

• False

European leaders were not very religious.

• True

• False

Europeans were able to produce everything they wanted or needed.

• True

• False

Europeans had to trade with (__________) to get what they wanted.

The Arabs connected Europe to countries like:

• India

• China

• America

• South Africa

The Arabs charged (__________) on all the goods that passed through their trade routes.

The Europeans went on long sea voyages in search of new trade routes to avoid paying taxes.

• True

• False

Which of the following items were imported from the East?

• Gold

• Silver

• Silk

• Spices

• Ivory