Exploration and Discovery

What is a caravel?

• A large warship used in the ancient times.

• A small Spanish or Portuguese sailing vessel from the Middle Ages and later.

• A type of fishing boat used in the Mediterranean.

• A modern racing yacht.

What does the verb "circumnavigate" mean?

• To navigate through a small area

• To sail or fly around the earth

• To travel from one city to another

• To explore a new country

What is the definition of a colony?

• A group of people who share the same culture and language.

• A country or territory claimed and forcibly taken control of by a foreign power which sends its own people to settle there.

• An independent state that operates under a single government.

• A piece of land that is rented or leased for agricultural purposes.

What does the term "Columbian Exchange" refer to?

• The trade routes established during the colonization of the Americas

• The exchange of plants, animals, and ideas between the New World (Americas) and the Old World

• The economic policies implemented by Christopher Columbus

• The cultural assimilation between European settlers and indigenous peoples

What does the term "Conquistador" refer to?

• A type of Spanish architecture from the 16th century.

• A Spanish explorer who traveled to the Americas in the 15th century.

• One of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.

• A Spanish painter from the Renaissance period.

What does the verb "dominate" mean?

• To follow

• To rule over

• To cooperate

• To destroy

What is the definition of a landmark?

• A historical document that marks an important event

• An object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road

• A natural feature of the earth's surface

• A famous person who has had a significant impact on history

What is Mercantilism?

• A political system in which a country expands its influence through diplomacy or military force.

• An economic system in which a country uses its colony to gain raw materials.

• A cultural movement emphasizing the importance of returning to classical arts and literature.

• A social system in which people are divided into classes based on their occupation and wealth.

What does the term "mutiny" refer to?

• A) A formal agreement between soldiers

• B) An open rebellion against proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

• C) A strategic military maneuver

• D) A peaceful protest by civilians

What is the definition of "sponsor"?

• One who receives money for participating in an activity or event

• One who pays or finances an activity or event

• One who organizes an activity or event

• One who attends an activity or event as a guest