Exploration Quiz

What was a major inspiration for Europe's technological advancements in sailing and map making?

• the influence of the Pope and the Catholic Church

• the desire to help Native Americans advance their societies

• the advancements of the Opium War with China

• the hope to discover an all-water trade routes with Asia

What was a result of Europe's search for an all-water trade route to Asia?

• the spread of Judaism

• the development of the Scientific Method

• the discovery of gunpowder

• the discovery of the New World

What factor led to the Age of Discovery?

• the desire of European nations to increase their wealth

• an increase in scientific research throughout Europe

• communication with Europe by the native groups in the New World

• militarism sparked aggressive expansion by Japan and China

Which number identifies the route taken by explorers from Portugal?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What route of exploration was taken by Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery?

• north across the Arctic Ocean

• east across the Mediterranean Sea

• south around the tip of Africa

• west across the Atlantic Ocean

What negative impact did the Columbian Exchange have on North and South America?

• The adoption of religious beliefs from the native population weakened the role of churches in Europe.

• The spread of diseases such as smallpox wiped out much of the native population

• The introduction of new food crops weakened the diets of many native peoples.

• The superior weapons of the native people weakened European expansion in the New World.

What is the name of the exchange of goods between the Natives and the Europeans?

• The Middle Passage

• The Triangular Trade

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Crusades

Although one would think with the introduction of new food and technology into Native's lives, life spans would increase. What unfortunately happened?

• They were killed by the Europeans

• Many died young from birth complications

• Many died while incorrectly farming

• Many contracted diseases from the Europeans such as smallpox and the measles

What is one way the "Columbian Exchange" affected the lifestyles of merchants and traders?

• They were executed by the Pope for marrying Native Americans.

• They gained power as they established governments in the New World.

• They lived fell victim to diseases introduced through contact with the Native Americans

• They increased their wealth and prestige as new resources and goods were discovered.

What advantages did European settlers have when colonializing the Americas in the 17th century?

[select all that apply]

• accurate maps

• armor

• firearms

• horses

• knowledge of the terrain