Geography, Social Studies and History November Exam 2021

Who sent the explorers of the Age of Discovery to go to North America?

• The church

• The schools

• The kings and queens

• Their parents

A long time ago during the Age of Discovery, explorers came to North America from Europe. What countries did the explorers come from?

• Canada and the United States

• England, France, Spain and Italy

• China, India and Australia

• Israel, Egypt and Morocco

Why did the age of discovery explorers wanted to find a shorter trade route?

• The route they used was short and easy.

• The route they used was going to the wrong place.

• The route they used was long and dangerous.

• The route they used was starting to wear out.

The Age of discovery explores wanted to find treasure or things that would make them richer. What are some examples of things that they wanted?

• rice, bananas and corn

• bread, butter and coffee

• furs, sugar, gold and silver

• clams, fish and oysters

A long time ago, explores came to North America from Europe. They came from countries such as England, France, Spain and Italy. This time was called the Age of Discovery.

• True

• False

The kings and queens sent explorers during the age of discovery to discover new lands and they wanted more land for their country.

• True

• False

The explorers of the age of discovery, wanted to find a shorter trade route because the route they used was long and dangerous.

• True

• False

Where did the explorers buy their silk and spices?

• Thailand and Cambodia

• India and China

• Spain and France

• America and Australia

Where did the Vikings come from?

• Northern China

• Northern Europe

• Northern Africa

• Northern Russia

What did the Vikings use to travel to other countries?

• a long ship

• a plane

• a wagon

• a horse