European Maritime Empires Quiz

Which European country was the first mover in establishing maritime empires?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, Portuguese ships began exploring which coast of Africa?

• Eastern coast

• Northern coast

• Western coast

• Southern coast

What type of empire did the Portuguese establish in the Indian Ocean region?

• Colonial empire

• Trade post empire

• Settler empire

• Conquest empire

Which explorer made it all the way around the southern tip of Africa and into the Indian Ocean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortez

• Samuel DeSean

• Vasco de Gama

Which European country commissioned Christopher Columbus to sail west across the Atlantic?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which continents did Christopher Columbus discover during his voyage?

• Africa and Asia

• North America and South America

• Europe and Australia

• Antarctica and Oceania

What was the main reason for Spain's ability to claim large amounts of land in the Americas?

• Superior military power

• Diplomatic alliances

• Introduction of diseases

• Trade agreements

Which European country mainly focused on trade and established alliances with indigenous groups in North America?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which European country established settler colonies in North America and the Caribbean?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What was the main focus of the Dutch in their new world colonies?

• Establishing settler colonies

• Expanding their empire

• Competing with Portugal in the Indian Ocean trade

• Gaining control over the Caribbean