Age of Exploration Test

What was the reason the Age of Exploration occurred?

• To find a sea route to Asia
• It happened accidently
• To discover new lands
• To leave bad situations at home

What empire was blocking European access to the existing trade routes?

• The Mughal Empire
• The Byzantine Empire
• The Ming Dynasty
• The Ottoman Empire

What were early European explorers hoping to accomplish with their explorations?

• To gain knowledge of undiscovered lands
• To find new markets for their goods
• To get goods from the Americas for a cheaper price
• To cut out the “middle man” in order to make a bigger profit

What were the reasons Europeans traveled to the New World?

• God, Gold, and Glory
• Freedom, Rights, and Prosperity
• Spices, Porcelain, and Silk
• Discovery, Education, and Pride

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Treaty of Tordesillas? READ THE ANSWER CHOICES VERY CAREFULLY

• Spain receives everything WEST of the line of demarcation(the Americas), while Portugal receives everything EAST of the line of demarcation(Africa, Asia, Brazil)
• Spain receives everything EAST of the line of demarcation(the Americas), while Portugal receives everything WEST of the line of demarcation(Africa, Asia, Brazil)
• England receives everything WEST of the line of demarcation(the Americas), while France receives everything EAST of the line of demarcation(Africa, Asia, Brazil)
• England receives everything EAST of the line of demarcation(Africa, Asia, Brazil), while France receives everything WEST of the line of demarcation(the Americas)

Which of the following were powers given to government supported joint-stock companies?

• Make war

• Collect custom duties

• Seize foreign ships

• Coin money

• establish colonies and forts

Were government supported joint stock company given a monopoly?

• True

• False

Europe experienced an increase in the demand for resources and goods during the Age of Exploration, which of the following is the best explanation for this.

• Europe experienced a decrease in supply of raw materials
• Europe experienced a decrease in the demand for services
• Europe experienced an increase in supply of raw materials
• Europe experienced an increase in population

On the Triangle Trade/Columbian Exchange, Europe sends _______ to Africa.

On the Triangle Trade/Columbian Exchange, Africa sends _______ to the Americas.