Exploration and Trade in the Age of Discovery

What motivated Europeans to explore the oceans?

• To find new trade routes to the East

• To spread Christianity

• To gain knowledge about the world

• All of the above

Who was known as the Navigator and played a significant role in Portuguese exploration?

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Prince Henry

• Marco Polo

Which country became the seagoing pioneer in the Age of Exploration?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was the main trade item in the city of Calicut, India?

• Spices

• Gems

• Pearls

• All of the above

What was the significance of Bartolomeu Dias' voyage?

• He discovered a sea route to the Indian Ocean

• He rounded the Cape of Good Hope

• He established trade relations with India

• He explored the Swahili Coast

What challenges did Portuguese explorers face on their expeditions?

• Rough waters and sea creatures

• Arab traders trying to seize their ships

• Lack of navigational tools

• All of the above

What was the main trade item in the Swahili Coast?

• Gold

• Ivory

• Salt

• All of the above

What was the main motive for European exploration?

• To find new sources of spices

• To establish trade routes

• To gain knowledge about the world

• All of the above

What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage?

• He discovered a sea route to India

• He established trade relations with China

• He explored the Spice Islands

• He reached the Americas

What was the main trade item in the city of Beira, Mozambique?

• Gold

• Ivory

• Copper

• All of the above