CAUSES OF EXPLORATION

What do you understand by the term exploration?

• Exploration is the act of searching for valuable resources such as gold and silver.

• Exploration refers to the process of discovering new lands, territories, or information about the unknown.

• Exploration is a type of adventure sport involving mountain climbing and extreme hiking.

• Exploration is the act of trading goods between different countries and regions.

What was the main goal of Neil Armstrong's exploration when he became the first person to walk on the moon?

• Discovering new planets

• Fulfilling a national goal and demonstrating spaceflight superiority

• Finding a direct route to Asia

• Collecting moon rocks for scientific research

What was Ahmad bin Majid credited with inventing?

• The magnetic needle (compass)

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

Bartolomeu Dias' expedition in 1488 aimed to:

• Find a sea trading route to Asia

• Discover the lands of Prester John

• Spread Christianity to new lands

• Explore the Americas

What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama's successful voyage from Europe to India in 1497-1498?

• Spreading Christianity

• Discovering new lands

• Establishing a direct sea route to the East

• Finding a trade route to the Americas