2023 Age of Exploration Quiz

What was the role of the printing press during the Age of Exploration?

• It was used for printing maps and navigation charts

• It was not used during the Age of Exploration

• It was used for printing religious texts

• It was used for printing money

Which technological advancement allowed for more efficient long-distance trade during the Age of Exploration?

• Air travel

• Steam-powered ships

• Telecommunications

• Improved navigation tools and techniques

What was the impact of the Age of Exploration on the indigenous cultures?

• It led to the preservation of indigenous cultures

• It led to the destruction and assimilation of indigenous cultures

• It had no impact on indigenous cultures

• It led to the spread of indigenous cultures to Europe

Who is considered the first explorer to circumnavigate (go around) the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What technological advancement allowed for more accurate navigation during the Age of Exploration?

• Magnetic compass

• Radar

• GPS

• Sextant

What was the main motivation for European countries to explore and colonize new lands during the Age of Exploration?

• Desire for wealth, fame, and the spread of Christianity

• Interest in promoting atheism

• Need for new vacation spots

• Desire for world peace and harmony

Which European country was the first to establish a direct sea route to Asia during the Age of Exploration?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• France

Which explorer is known for his interactions with the Aztec and Inca civilizations?

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

Which explorer is credited with discovering the Cape of Good Hope?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe during the Age of Exploration?

• It was used for determining latitude at sea

• It was used for determining longitude at sea

• It was used for predicting the weather

• It was used for communicating with other ships