WH 5.2 - Crossing the Atlantic

Who funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas?

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

• King Henry VIII of England

• King Louis XIV of France

• King John II of Portugal

Which technological advancements allowed Europeans to navigate confidently in the open ocean?

• Lateen sails and astrolabes

• Square sails and compasses

• Lateen sails and compasses

• Square sails and astrolabes

What motivated the Portuguese to explore Africa?

• Religious fervor and desire for wealth

• Curiosity and scientific exploration

• Political power and territorial expansion

• Cultural exchange and diplomatic relations

Which European country established the first permanent settlements in the Americas?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal

• It established trade routes between Europe and Asia

• It ended the conflict between European nations

• It granted exclusive rights to England in the Americas

Which Viking explorer is believed to have reached North America before Christopher Columbus?

• Leif Erikson

• Erik the Red

• Bjarni Herjólfsson

• Thorvald Erikson

What was the main goal of European nations in exploring the Americas?

• To find a direct route to Asia for trade

• To establish colonies for political power

• To spread Christianity to indigenous peoples

• To discover new lands and resources

Which technological innovation allowed ships to steer against the currents?

• Sternpost rudder

• Lateen sail

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic compass

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• Exchange of goods, plants, and diseases between the Old World and the New World

• Establishment of new trade routes between Europe and Asia

• Spread of European culture and language to the Americas

• Creation of a global network of colonies and empires

Which European country emerged as a maritime power in the fifteenth century?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France