Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to

• Africa

• America

• Asia

• Europe

Why did the rulers of Spain want a shorter route to the East Indies?

• to practice fighting wars

• to study a different culture

• to send away their prisoners

• to get silks and spices

Juan Ponce de Leon looked for

• the Seven Cities of Gold

• a shortcut to Asia

• a site for a mission

• the fountain of youth

Hernan Cortes fought against

• the Aztecs in Mexico

• the Seminoles in Florida

• the Incas in South America

• the Mayas in Central America

On his first voyage in 1609, Henry Hudson sailed up a river now named

• the Mississippi River

• the Henry River

• the Hudson River

• the Rio Grande

Which country funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the "New World."

• Portugal
• Spain
• Italy
• England

If you were to draw a line that connected Africa to America to Europe what shape would you make?

• A rhododendron

• An Oval

• A Square

• A Triangle

What were the 3 major motivating factors for Explorers?

• Gold, Silver, Treasure

• God, Glory, Gold

• God, Glory, Gallantry

• Honor, Justice, Reinhardt!

What did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella want Columbus to trade for in Asia?

• gold and spices

• lumber and fish

• cotton and wood

• horses and cattle

Which statement BEST describes Prince Henry's navigation school?

• Prince Henry did not start a navigation school.

• Students were taught military arts that they would use to conquer Native Americans.

• Christopher Columbus attended the school.

• Sailors, scholars, mapmakers, and shipbuilders worked together there to improve sea travel.