TCI lesson 35 - The Age of Exploration 1

• Vasco da Gama discovered an all-water route from Europe to India. 

• Ferdinand Magellan’s crew circumnavigated the globe. 

• Issac Newton defined the forces of gravity.

These events relate most directly to 

• development of new manufacturing techniques

• development of new manufacturing techniques

• questioning the benefits of the mercantile system 

• revised understandings of natural surroundings 

Which advance in technology made it easier for explorers to sail through shallow water?

• cannon

• compass

• caravel

• astrolabe

Why did European monarchs want a sea route to Asia?

• A. Muslims and Italians controlled the land routes.

• B. Harsh weather made the land routes too dangerous.

• C. Rulers of China refused to allow use of the land routes.

• D. Horses and camels were required on the land routes.

For what field of activity were lines of latitude and longitude especially useful?

• A. astronomy

• engineering

• cartography

• bookbinding

What is one way Henry the Navigator changed Europeans’ view of the world?

• He sailed to the Spice Islands.

• He explored the coast of Brazil.

• He started a school for sailors.

• He explored the coast of Brazil.

How did Vasco da Gama change the way Europeans viewed the world?

• He demonstrated that the world is round.

• He proved that it was possible to sail around the tip of South America.

• He claimed land in South America for Portugal.

• He showed that goods could be brought from India by ship.

What was the main reason why Europeans wanted to travel to Asia?

• A. to spread their religion

• B. to buy cotton for clothing

• C. to learn about other cultures

• D. to acquire spices for cooking

Ferdinand Magellan and his crew were the first Europeans to

• sail around the tip of South America.

• explore the eastern coast of Brazil.

• walk across Central America

• bring back goods from China by sea.

Which food did Spanish explorers introduce to Europe from South America?

• sweet potatoes

• wheat

• olives

• cinnamon

What were the main goals of Spanish conquistadors?

• ew believers in their religion

• ew believers in their religionn

• riches and adventure

• liberty and jobs