History 8th

Which new continent was discovered by European sailors, when they were looking for a way to get to the Indies?

• Australia

• America

• Africa

• Asia

Why did European sailors wanted to get to Asia faster?

• To get better opportunities.

• To spend less resources.

• To get exotic products and sell them in Europe.

Who was Bartolomeu Dias?

• He was the first European sailor who landed on America.

• He was an explorer sent by the king of Portugal.

• He was the first explorer that passed from the tip of Africa.

Which is the name of the place where Bartolomeu Dias´crew landed?

• Cape of Good Will

• Cape of Liberty

• Cape of Good Work

• Cape of Good Hope

From which Asian countries did sailors bring the exotic spices?

Which kind of spices were brought from Asia to Europe?

• Peppers, garlic, onion

• Cinamon, ginger, cloves

• Garlic, onion, lemon

What did buying exotic spices and wearing fabrics like silk meant in Europe? give a complete answer

Who was the first Portuguese explorer to get to Asia?

• Christopher Columbus

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Vasco Da Gama

Which was the name of the Indian city where Vasco Da Gamma landed?

• New Delhi

• Calicut

• Bangalore

• Bombay

Why were European merchants so interested in shorter ways to get to Asia?

• Because of the exotic products they could sell.

• Because they liked exotic products.

• Because the expenses were less .