Unit 8 Lesson 32.4 Trade leads to Exploration

Which Italian cities dominated the spice trade routes in the 10th century?

• Rome
• Milan
• Florence
• Venice

How did Italy's location contribute to the expansion of trade in the Black Sea?

• Italy had a large population
• Italy had a strong navy
• Italy had a lot of natural resources
• Italy was situated nearest the Mediterranean

What role did military power play in securing trade routes and ports?

• A major role
• No role
• A minor role
• An insignificant role

What was the impact of Venice's monopoly on European trade?

• It led to the decline of Venice
• It had no impact on European trade
• It led to war with other European countries
• It allowed Venice to become the world's biggest trade center for Europe

Which country encouraged explorers to chart new trade passages in the 15th century?

• France
• England
• Spain
• Portugal

Who charted a route to India and was able to trade his goods for cinnamon and pepper?

• Vasco de Gama
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Christopher Columbus
• Prince Henry

Which country funded the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

• Portugal
• England
• France
• Spain

Who claimed an island in the Caribbean Sea?

• Vasco de Gama
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Christopher Columbus
• Prince Henry

Which Italian city had a strong army and navy?

• Venice
• Florence
• Rome
• Milan

What did Portugal want to find in order to trade with India and Southeast Asia?

• A larger population
• A new trade partner
• A stronger navy
• A cheaper and quicker route