Age of Discovery

Which of the following explorers led a voyage that ultimately circumnavigated the globe?

• John Cabot

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Bartolomeu Dias

Why didn't Italy take part in the exploration of new trade routes?

• Italy was too concerned with finding a route to Java.

• Italy was working to establish stronger connections to Greece.

• Italy was contributing through innovations in shipbuilding.

• Italy was already in control of the major routes to the east.

Why did the Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands?

• The Catholic Church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion.

• The Catholic Church had a large financial interest in controlling trade routes.

• The Catholic Church was in competition with Protestants over trade routes.

• The Catholic Church thought exploration was the best way to prevent heresy.

How did the Reconquista act as a pull mechanism for Spain to explore and conquer new lands?

• The Reconquista created generations of men trained and ready to reconquer lands for Spain and the Church.

• The Reconquista pulled the Christian kingdoms of Spain to follow Islamic armies all around the world.

• The Reconquista created a narrative in Spain that encouraged Spaniards to want to be better Christians.

• The Reconquista pulled the Church of Spain to find new markets to exploit the wealth won in Granada.