Age of Exploration

The Period from 1400-1600 was known as ...

• The Age of Rebellion

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration

Which two countries led the age of exploration

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

Which country sailed around Africa 1st?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

What reason motivated exploration in 1400?

• Gold

• God

• Glory

• Good

A small ship used for sailing in 1400

• Carnival

• Caravel

• Galleon

All the S's that inspired trade in the 1400's included ... check all that apply

• Spices

• Stones

• Slaves

• Silk

• Soybean

This Portuguese sailor sailed around the Cape of Good Hope

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

This Italian sailor discovered the America's for Spain

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

America was named after this explorer

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

After exploration, Spain sent out _____________ to colonize new territory

• Pilgrims

• Conquistadors

• Colonials