WHAP Journal 4.1 - European Exploration

Which navigational technique was perfected by Portuguese navigators during the Age of Discovery?

• Carrack

• Volta do mar

• Fluyt

• North Atlantic Gyre

Answer explanation

During the Age of Discovery, Portuguese navigators perfected the navigational technique known as Volta do mar.

Which ship design was cheaper to make, buy, crew, and easily convertible?

• Volta do mar

• Carrack

• North Atlantic Gyre

• Fluyt

Answer explanation

The Fluyt ship design was cheaper to make, buy, crew, and easily convertible compared to other ship designs.

Who was the Portuguese explorer who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope?

• Vasco da Gama

• Columbus

• Magellan

• Dias

Answer explanation

The Portuguese explorer who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope was Dias. He was the first to reach this landmark, paving the way for future explorations.

Who was the Spanish explorer who first reached the Americas?

• Dias

• Vasco da Gama

• Columbus

• Magellan

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus was the Spanish explorer who first reached the Americas. He is known for his famous voyage in 1492.

Who was the English explorer who founded Virginia?

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Cook

• René-Robert Cavelier

• Samuel de Champlain

Answer explanation

Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, founded Virginia.

Who was the French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region of the US and Canada?

• Cook

• René-Robert Cavelier

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Samuel de Champlain

Answer explanation

René-Robert Cavelier was the French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region of the US and Canada.

Who was the explorer who explored parts of New York for the Dutch?

• Cook

• René-Robert Cavelier

• Hudson

• Samuel de Champlain

Answer explanation

The English explorer who sailed for the Dutch and explored parts of New York was Henry Hudson

What country set up a "trade post" empire

• Britain

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

Answer explanation

Portugal established a trade post empire, expanding its influence through strategic trading posts.

What empire first seized control of the spice trade?

• Portugeuse Empire

• British Empire

• Dutch Empire

• Spanish Empire

Answer explanation

The Portuguese Empire was the first to seize control of the spice trade.

Which civilization was severely impacted by Columbus's brutal methods in his quest for gold?

• Aztec people

• Inca people

• Taino people

• Maya people

Answer explanation

The Taino people were severely impacted by Columbus's brutal methods in his quest for gold.