Age of Exploration

The early European explorers were in search of spices and goods from the East, what else were they searching for?

• Land

• Money

• Civilization

• Gold

There are 4 reasons presented why the Europeans set out to explore beyond their countries. Check the 4 boxes that apply.

• To find new and better trade routes to Asia.

• To explore, conquer new lands, for adventure and out of curiosity.

• To gather food and livestock.

• To search of gold to make currency.

• To spread Christianity.

Who was the Muslim explorer and ruler that was King of Mali?

• Vasco De Gama

• Kheng He

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Mansa Moussa

Where did Mansa Moussa go on a pilgrimage to?

• Constantinople

• Beijing

• Mecca

• Portugal

What did Mansa Moussa do at his destination that surprised and impressed the Europeans?

• He played traditional music and danced.

• He gave to the poor, large amounts of gold.

• He fought a dangerous battle against the Asian army.

• He developed new maps used for navigation.

What year did Christopher Columbus arrive in the America's? Where did his ship first land?

• 1592, Mexico

• 1429 , Caribbean

• 1492, Caribbean

• 1592, Asia

Where was Christopher Columbus trying to sail to?

• North America

• Asia

• India

• Russia

Which monarchs supported Columbus in his journeys?

• Queen Elizabeth of England

• King and Queen Latifah of Portugal

• Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain

• King La Porte of France

One of the major trading centers during the time of the Renaissance was ___________________. What is this city known as today?

• Constantinople, now known as Istanbul

• Venice, now known as Florence

• Florence, now known as Milan

• Florence, now known as Milan

What were the two problems main problems with the early trade practices with the Asia?

• Goods were difficult to find and the prices were 100 - 2000 times the original price.

• There was danger in the sea and the security of the trade routes.

• There was danger in the sea and the security of the trade routes.

• The prices of goods were from 100 - 2000 times the original price and the security of the trade routes.