Ch. 6 Review- The Age of Exploration

What was the goal of the first European explorers who sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean?

• to find a sea route to Asia

• to enslave American Indians

• to establish colonies in the Americas

• to circumnavigate Earth

The Age of Exploration was the time period from about _______________.

• 1450-1700

• 1750-1900

• 1200-1350

• 800-1000

Which factors most motivated European kings and queens to pay for early expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean?(Choose 3)

• to spread religion

• to make accurate maps

• to become more powerful

• to gain wealth

How did the invention of sails of various sizes and shapes help explorers?

• helped ships defend themselves from attack

• helped sailors measure distance

• helped ships travel faster

• helped sailors tell direction

How did the invention of a carrack help ocean navigation?

• helped ships defend themselves from attack

• helped sailors tell direction

• carried more men and more cargo over long distances

• helped ships travel faster

How did an astrolabe help ocean navigation?

• helped sailors measure distance on the ocean

• helped sailors tell direction

• helped sailors defend themselves

• helped ships travel faster

What were 3 economic motivations for European exploration? Pick 3

• find gold

• control more territory

• find natural resources

• establish trade

What were 3 religious motivations for European exploration? Pick 3

• find gold

• send missionaries

• convert indigenous people

• spread Christian religion

What are 3 motivations for power and fame? Pick 3.

• find natural resources

• control more territory

• expand empire

• conquer indigenous people

What are some reasons for exploration? Pick 3

• spreading Christianity

• expanding empires

• searching for gold

• fun