Module 2 Lessons 1 & 2 Quiz

Which of these was NOT a reason why Europeans wanted to explore the world?

• They wanted to conquer all land east of the Mediterranean Sea

• They wanted Asian spices; by finding a sea route to Asia, they could buy spices directly

• They wanted to spread Christianity to Asia

• They wanted to learn more about Asian culture

How did the Columbian Exchange lead to the importing of slaves from Africa to the new land in the Americas?

• There was a shortage of workers because many Native Americans were dying from disease

• Native Americans needed workers to help them on their farms

• Europeans needed the African slaves to help them expand their territory in South America

• None of the above

The (a)   was the transfer of goods between Europe/Asia/Africa and the Americas.

Why did Columbus' journey cause conflict between Spain and Portugal? 

• Both countries wanted to claim the new land

• Both countries had paid for Columbus's trip

• Both countries wanted to make Columbus their king

• Both countries needed African slaves

Which of these was NOT a promise made by Columbus to the king and queen of Spain?

• He promised to bring back gold, spices, and other valuables

• He promised to bring back Native American slaves

• He promised to spread Christianity to the new lands

• He promised to secure new territory for Spain

How did Prince Henry the Navigator help to advance Portugal's exploration efforts?

• He built an observatory and founded a school to teach better navigation methods to sailors

• He financed research by mapmakers and shipbuilders

• He paid for expeditions to explore the west coast of Africa

• All of these

By the 1400s, explorers from (a)   had the motives, financial support, and technology necessary for exploration. They set out to find new lands.

Why was exploration necessary for European trade?

• European mines were running out of gold and silver

• Workers needed more raw materials for new forms of production

• Merchants needed new markets where could sell manufactured goods

• All of these

How were Viking ships more effective than earlier ships that had attempted to travel the North Atlantic seas?

• They created a more stable design that could handle rough waters

• They created ships that were larger and heavier, which allowed for more comfortable travel

• They created a ship that was unsinkable

• They created a ship that was smaller and lighter and held less people for speed

After the Vikings settled in North America, they stayed only a few years. What caused them to leave?

• The Vikings saw forests, meadows, and rivers that held large salmon they had never seen

• Attacks by Native Americans posed a constant threat, and it was too far from other Viking settlements

• The Vikings had no interest in creating settlements in North America

• The Vikings did not believe in settling other lands