.SOCSCI 16.005.AGE OF EXPLORATION.PART 1.2324

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What was one of the primary objectives of European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• Establishing direct trade routes with Asia
• Conquering new territories for colonization
• Expanding European cultural influence
• Discovering new scientific knowledge

Which explorer successfully found a sea route to India in 1498, opening direct trade between Europe and Asia?

• Vasco da Gama
• Christopher Columbus
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Hernán Cortés

What economic factors prompted China to implement the Haijin policy during the Age of Exploration?

• Influx of silver from the Americas
• Declining agricultural production
• Foreign political pressures
• Technological advancements

Which Chinese dynasty implemented the Haijin policy, limiting maritime trade with foreigners?

• Ming Dynasty
• Qing Dynasty
• Song Dynasty
• Tang Dynasty

What was the primary purpose of the Haijin policy in China?

• Safeguarding China's economy and sovereignty
• Expanding China's overseas territories
• Promoting cultural exchange with foreign powers
• Facilitating unrestricted foreign trade