Early Explorations

Early Explorations

8th Grade

12 Qs

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Early Explorations

Early Explorations

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following first caused Europeans to become more interested in Asia?

The fall of the Roman Empire in 476 C.E.

Military expeditions made by Europeans to the Holy Land beginning in the 1000s C.E.

The spread of Islam throughout the Middle East and Africa beginning in the 600s C.E.

The rise of Italian city-states as economic centers in the 1300s C.E.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which explorer’s stories of China’s fabulous wealth inspired other Europeans to search for sea routes to Asia?

Kublai Khan

Prince Henry

Marco Polo

Bartolomeu Dias

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

a renewed interest in culture and learning

a “turning inward” and a loss of interest in exploration

a renewed reliance on religious belief rather than reason

a sharp decline of trade between Europe and Asia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During the Renaissance, which of the following contributed to Europe’s desire to explore?

Strong monarchs sought ways to increase trade to make their countries wealthier.

Scientists wanted to establish once and for all that the Earth was round.

A system of national laws increasingly replaced local rule.

Small, weak city-states needed additional income to compete with larger nations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

By the 1400s, which nations began to rival Italy as leaders in trade and exploration?

England and Portugal

Greece and Spain

Portugal and Spain

France and England

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which technological innovation allowed sailors to use the position of stars to plan a course?

telescope

caravel

compass

astrolabe

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did Portugal search for new trade routes to Asia along the African coast?

The journey from Portugal to Asia was shorter along the African coast.

The Portuguese hoped to learn about trade routes from African merchants.

Portugal did not have a port on the Mediterranean Sea.

Portugal wanted to gain control of the African slave trade.

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