The Lure of Spices Comprehension

In what year did Christopher Columbus sail the Atlantic ocean ?

• 1500
• 1491
• 1450
• 1492

What was the reason for other European explorers to explore?

• The reason for other European explorers to explore was to find gold and other precious resources.

• The reason for other European explorers to explore was to establish colonies and gain political power.
• The reason for other European explorers to explore was to study and document new species and cultures.
• The reason for other European explorers to explore was to find new trade routes, expand their empires, and spread Christianity.

Why were the explorers eager to find gold?

• The explorers were eager to find gold because it was believed to have magical powers.
• The explorers were eager to find gold because it was used as a form of currency.
• The explorers were eager to find gold because it was believed to have healing properties.
• The explorers were eager to find gold because it was considered a valuable and precious metal that could bring them wealth and power.

What was the other resource that explorers were searching for ?

• Diamonds
• Spices

• Silver
• Oil

Why were explorers searching for spices ?

• Explorers were looking for new flavors to enhance their meals.
• Spices were believed to have medicinal properties.
• Explorers wanted to trade spices for other valuable goods.
• Spices that were hard to find also tend to cost alot of money during the time of exploration.

"Some spices were almost worth their weight in gold."

• True

• False