Module 2 Lesson 1 Quiz: Finding a Sea Route
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ship created by the Vikings which made steering more stable due to the same design on both ends was called the
Longship
Caravel
Sail Ship
Pirate Ship
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were European countries looking for a new sea route to Asia? Choose three correct answers
To explore new lands and expand their empires
To find new sources of gold and silver
To establish trade routes and acquire valuable raw materials
To learn about Asian cultures and convert people to their religion
They wanted a shorter route to Asia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Vasco da Gama?
A famous Viking explorer
A Portuguese navigator who found a sea route to Asia
An Italian merchant who traded with India
A Spanish conquistador who explored the Americas
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Bartolomeu Dias return back to Portugal after reaching the Cape of Good Hope?
He encountered hostile natives and had to retreat
His ship was damaged and needed repairs
His men were tired and supplies were running low
He discovered a new land and wanted to claim it for Portugal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator?
He invented the compass and improved navigation techniques
He funded explorations and opened a school for sea navigation
He discovered new lands and claimed them for Portugal
He established trade routes with India and China
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Da Gama communicate with the natives when he reached India?
He used sign language and gestures
He learned the native language before the journey
Many natives understood his native language of Portuguese
He hired translators to communicate with the natives
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did European powers compete in a race to find a sea route to Asia?
To establish colonies and expand their empires
To gain a strategic advantage over their rivals
To acquire valuable goods and products
To learn about Asian cultures and convert people to their religion
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