Chapter 21 Lesson 1 Quiz

What were the items that were considered so valuable from Asia?

• gold and silver

• silks and spices

• diamonds and pearls

• tools and weapons

The astrolabe was an instrument that helped sailors find their __________________________ at sea.

• latitude

• longitude

• speed

• direction

Which instrument helped sailors determine their direction at sea?

• speedometer

• odometer

• compass

• guild

During the late Middle Ages, most educated Europeans were aware that the earth was round.

• True

• False

Why was Portugal able to take the lead in exploring new trade routes to Asia?

• France didn't have the money

• Spain was fighting a civil war

• England and Italy too busy trading

• England, France, and Spain were fighting wars

What was Prince Henry's nickname?

• the conqueror

• the navigator

• the emperor

• the terminator

Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach India?

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeau Dias

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry

Christopher Columbus's plan was to sail north in order to reach Asia.

• True

• False

What was the name of the Native American people Columbus encountered?

• Iroquois

• Seminole

• Cherokee

• Taino

How many trips did Columbus make to the "New World"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4