1.3 Age of Exploration Quiz

What were European explorers searching for when they sailed to the New World?

• Textiles and pottery from Europe

• Fruits and vegetables from Africa

• Gold and silver from the Americas

• Spices and silks from Asia

Who was one of the first explorers to sail to North America?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

How do underwater archaeologists locate sunken ships?

• By using sonar technology

• By reading tales told by shipwreck survivors

• By studying ancient maps

• By using old ship records

What do archaeologists do with artifacts found on sunken ships?

• They bury them back in the ocean

• They study and analyze them

• They display them in museums

• They sell them to collectors

Which type of artifacts are usually the most intact?

• Animal artifacts

• Ceramic artifacts

• Plant artifacts

• Metal artifacts

How long can it take to find a sunken ship?

• Weeks

• Days

• Years

• Months

What can archaeologists learn from studying artifacts from sunken ships?

• The name of the ship

• The destination of the ship

• The purpose of the voyage

• All of the above

What technology is often used to locate sunken ships?

• Sonar

• GPS

• Telescope

• Microscope

What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage?

• To find a new trade route to Asia

• To discover America

• To conquer new lands

• To find gold and silver

What is the term for the study of human history through the excavation of artifacts and structures?

• Geology

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

• History