Pages 33-36 Intermediate Textbook Quiz

What happened in 1453 that upset many European merchants and traders?

• Constantinople was captured by the Turks adding another go-between in the valuable trade route
• The Byzantine empire fell to the Ottomans creating additional taxes
• The Roman Empire fell around this time, causing Christianity to become a much larger religion
• All of the above

As a result of this event, what were European merchants willing to do?

• European merchants were willing to take greater chances
• Look for an all-water route to get around Constantinople
• Find a way around Turkish territory
• All of the above are true

Who was the Portuguese (from Portugal) prince that was interested in setting up a school for commercial (business) navigation?

• Prince Henry
• Prince Harry
• Prince Pedro
• None of these

Were the Merchants and sailors from Portugal successful in finding an all water route to India and the Spice Islands? Explain

• Yes, Dias rounded the cape of Africa and later Vasco da Gama made it all the way to India and the spice Islands
• No, sailors from Portugal gave up and went home

Even though their colonies in Africa were not very successful, what kind of trade did the Portuguese eventually establish?

• Slave Trade
• Corn Trade
• Rice Trade
• all of these are kinds of trade that Portugal established.

What did Columbus propose to the Spanish king and queen?

• That the world was flat
• That the world was much larger than anyone ever thought
• That it might be possible to find an all water route to Asia and the spice islands by sailing south WEST!
• That the food from the Spice Islands was much healthier

What did Columbus believe about the shape and size of the world?

• He believed that the world was round (spherical)
• He believed that the world was much smaller than it actually was
• Both of these are correct
• None of these choices are really accurate

What were the three ships called that Columbus used on his voyage?

• Upsilon, Omega and Atlantis
• Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria
• Canary, Calcutta and Colombo
• Deuce, Dixie and Swanson

What did Columbus do to comfort the fears of his sailors?

• Paid them extra
• Promised them great riches and fortune
• Threatened them with punishment
• none of these are accurate.

Where did Columbus actually land his ships?

• Hispaniola
• Hysterical
• Honolulu
• Harrington