Europeans Set Sail TEST REVIEW

How were Viking ships more effective than earlier ships that had crossed the North Atlantic seas?

• They were more stable.

• They were heavier.

• They were unsinkable.

The Vikings stayed in North America only a few years. Why did they leave?

• They were attacked by Native Americans.

• They were too far away from other Viking settlements.

• Both of these.

Which of these explains why European exploration was necessary?

• European mines were running out of silver and gold.

• Workers needed more raw materials to manufacture new products.

• Merchants needed new markets to sell their products.

• All of these.

Europeans competed to find a _________ route to Asia.

Why couldn't Europeans use land routes to travel to Asia?

• The trade routes were blocked.

• It was too far.

• It was too dangerous.

Which of these was NOT a reason why Europeans wanted to explore the world?

• They wanted to conquer all land east of the Mediterranean Sea.

• They wanted Asian spices.

• They wanted to spread Christianity to Asia.

• They wanted to learn more about Asian culture.

How did Prince Henry the Navigator help to advance Portugal's exploration efforts?

• He built an observatory and a navigation school.

• He paid for research by mapmakers and shipbuilders.

• He paid for expeditions to explore the west coast of Africa.

• All of these.

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement that helped make exploration safer and more efficient?

• Triangular sails

• Large propeller

• Large rudder

• Astrolobe

By the 1400s, explorers from _______________ were the first to set out to find new lands.

Portuguese explorers had what 3 things that were necessary for exploration?

• Land, water, fire

• Earth, sand, sky

• Motives, money, technology

• Money, Vikings, gold