What Started the Age of Exploration?

Who was the first European to sail round the Cape of Good Hope?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartholomew Diash

• Henry the Navigator

What was the main motivation for the Portuguese and Spanish explorers?

• To spread Christianity

• To discover new continents

• To find gold and silver

• To find new trade routes to Asia

What was the impact of the discovery of the New World on the indigenous peoples?

• They were enslaved and suffered from diseases

• They were welcomed and integrated into European society

• They were given equal rights and opportunities

• They were left untouched and unharmed

What was the main source of income for the European plantation owners in the New World?

• Sugar production

• Gold mining

• Fur trading

• Silk farming

What was the significance of the Sagresh school of navigation?

• It trained sailors in the art of shipbuilding

• It produced the first sea charts for European voyages of exploration

• It was the first European university dedicated to navigation

• It was a center for studying astronomy and astrology

What was the impact of the discovery of the New World on the European economy?

• It led to inflation due to the influx of gold and silver

• It caused a recession due to increased competition

• It had no impact on the European economy

• It led to a boom in the manufacturing industry

What was the main reason for the decline of the Chinese exploration of the world?

• The imperial court was not interested in further exploration

• The Chinese sailors were not skilled enough for long voyages

• The Chinese ships were not advanced enough for long voyages

• The Chinese sailors were afraid of the open sea

What was the main impact of the European discovery of the New World on the indigenous high cultures?

• They were integrated into European society

• They were preserved and protected

• They were destroyed

• They were left untouched and unharmed