Maritime Expansion

What are the factors for the beginning of European maritime expansion? (select all that apply)

• Glory

• Gold

• Gambling

• God

What prompted Portugal and European countries to start the exploration of new routes?

• Silk road blocked

• Technological advancements

• Better trade options

• Genoese and Venetians support

America was first known as the ______________ to Europeans.

• United States

• Atlanta

• New World

• Canada

To get from Europe to America by traveling west, explorers had to cross the ______________ Ocean.

• Indian

• Atlantic

• Artic

• Pacific

___________ was the first European to reach America in 1492, he had 3 ships on his voyage: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• John Cabot

With the fall of Constantinople in 1453, who started controlling the land access from Europe to Asia?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Pagans

• Brahma

Explorers generally did not bring anything of value back from the lands they found.

• True

• False

What device helped Europeans navigate at sea by using a magnetized needle that points to a coordinate direction?

• Compass

• Rudder

• Astrolabe

• Steam Engine

What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?

• To circumnavigate the world in the name of Italy

• To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia

• To launch a surprise attack the enemies of Spain by sea

• To find the city of gold in southern Africa

Explorers were able to reach and explore new lands because of improved navigation tools.

• True

• False