Age of Discovery Review

Which of the following was NOT a reason for exploration?

• Curiosity

• Religion

• Wealth

• Fame (Glory)

• Out of the Goodness of their Heart

How did the printing press lead to curiosity?

• Books became cheaper, more people could buy them, and thus more people could learn (sparking curiosity)

• Books became more expensive, less people could buy them, only the rich could learn (sparking curiosity)

• People became interested in Greek/Roman Art, Literature, Architecture, and Learning

• The printing press did not lead to curiosity

How did wealth relate to monarchies? (Choose the best answer)

• Governments need money to operate and sometimes people are just greedy

• Kings and Queens only wanted wealth for themselves, and this was the only way to achieve this

• Land was wealth at this time, and only land could make a king/queen wealthy

• Governments didn't need wealth, but usually people are just greedy

What was the major religion behind the Age of Discovery?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Which area had more space (land) to spread?

• Europe

• Americas

Which had more fish?

• Americas

• Europe

Which had hunting for sport?

• Americas

• Europe

Which had corn?

• Americas

• Europe

Which had potatoes?

• Americas

• Europe

Which had horses?

• Americas

• Europe