The Age of Exploration

The goal of the first European explorers who sailed west was to find a sea route to

• New York

• Europe

• Asia

• America

The Age of Exploration began around the year (a)   and ended around 1700.

Which three were motivations that European kings and queens had to pay for explorations?

• to gain wealth

• to create accurate maps

• to become more powerful

• to spread their religion

Which technology tool helped ships travel faster?

• sails of various shapes and sizes

• carrack

• compass

• astrolabe

How did the big ship like the carrack help improve navigation?

• helped tell direction

• helped measure distance on the ocean

• carried more men and cargo

• helped ships defend themselves from attacks

The compass let sailors tell (a)   without having to rely on the sun and the stars.

Which new technology allowed sailors to measure distance on the ocean?

• gunpowder

• compass

• carrack

• astrolabe

Sailors needed (a)   to help defend themselves from an attack.

Choose all the ECONOMIC motivations that European explorers had.

• find gold

• find natural resources

• send missionaries

• establish trade

Choose all the RELIGIOUS motivations that European explorers had.

• convert indigenous people

• expand empire

• send missionaries

• spread Christian religion