Age of Exploration Quiz

What were the three main motivations for European exploration?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Freedom, equality, and justice

• Power, wealth, and fame

• Food, shelter, and clothing

Who was the conquistador that defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico?

• Henry Hudson

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

Which trade route connected China, India, and the Middle East?

• Silk Road

• Triangle Trade

• Columbian Exchange

• Northwest Passage

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The exchange of people between the Old World and the New World

• The exchange of ideas and technologies between Europe and Asia

• The exchange of goods and culture between the Americas and Europe

• The exchange of diseases between Native Americans and Europeans

Who were the first people to live in North America?

• Pirates

• Vikings

• Native Americans

• Conquistadors

What is a compass?

• A tool used to determine latitude and longitude

• A navigational instrument that shows direction

• A navigational instrument used to measure time

• A device used to calculate distances

What is a caravel?

• A navigational tool used to measure wind speed

• A type of compass used by sailors

• A small, highly maneuverable ship used for exploration

• A type of horse-drawn carriage

What were the reasons for European exploration?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing

• Power, Wealth, and Fame

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Freedom, Equality, and Justice

What were the impacts of European exploration?

• Spread of Christianity, increase in trade, and technological advancements

• Formation of global empires, cultural exchange, and political alliances

• Discovery of the New World, establishment of European colonies, and the Columbian Exchange

• Development of new navigation techniques, scientific discoveries, and artistic achievements

What were the reasons why conquistadors easily conquered native tribes?

• Superior weapons, horses, and unity among the conquistadors

• Advanced military technologies, disease, and division among Native Americans

• Strategic alliances, knowledge of the land, and superior tactics

• Large armies, economic resources, and political support from Europe