World History Quiz

Which technological innovation in the fifteenth century made transatlantic journeys possible?

• The magnetic compass

• The sternpost rudder

• The square European sail

• The lateen sail

What motivated the Portuguese to explore Africa?

• Search for Prester John's kingdom

• All of the above

• Desire for wealth

• Religious fervor

Which European country became a maritime power in the fifteenth century?

• England

• Italy

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the name of the Viking explorer who reached North America before Columbus?

• Thorvald

• Admiral Zheng He

• Leif Erikson

• Bjarni Herjólfsson

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To abolish the Atlantic slave trade

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To divide the Atlantic World between Spain and Portugal

• To promote religious unity in Europe

Which European country funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas?

• Italy

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• Introduction of new crops and animals to the Americas

• Spread of diseases to the indigenous populations

• Exchange of cultural ideas and technologies

• All of the above

What was the main motive for Spanish and Portuguese exploration in the Americas?

• Religious conversion

• Search for a new trade route to Asia

• Desire for wealth

• All of the above

Which European country established citadels on the African coast for trade?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• England

Who granted Portugal exclusive rights to trade in Africa south of Cape Bojador?

• King Ferdinand

• Christopher Columbus

• Pope Nicholas V

• Queen Isabella