7.59 European Explorers

Which country led the way in exploration?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

Who was the first to sail around the Cape of Good Hope to reach India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

Who funded Columbus' voyage after winning the Reconquista?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Why did Portugal decline to fund Columbus?

• They were looking for a sea route around Africa.

• They did not believe in Columbus' expedition.

• They had financial constraints.

• They were already funding other explorers.

What did Europeans in the 15th century not know about?

• Africa

• Asia

• The Americas

• Australia

What did Columbus believe he could reach by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

What observations led to the later enslavement of indigenous people?

• Growing tobacco and cotton

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing and farming

• Trading with other tribes

On which island did the Santa Maria run aground and get wrecked?

• Hispaniola

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

How many more voyages did Columbus make to the Caribbean looking for riches?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Did Columbus realize he had discovered the 'New World' after four voyages?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure