Explorers Quiz

What nationality was the explorer Christopher Columbus?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Italian

• French

What was the significance of Christopher Columbus' journeys?

• They led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

• They marked the beginning of centuries of transatlantic colonization.

• They resulted in the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

• They established the first permanent European settlement in Asia.

How many trips across the Atlantic Ocean did Christopher Columbus make from Spain?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

In which years did Christopher Columbus make his trips across the Atlantic Ocean?

• 1492, 1493, 1497, and 1501

• 1492, 1494, 1498, and 1503

• 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502

• 1490, 1493, 1499, and 1502

What was Christopher Columbus searching for when he made his voyages from Europe to Asia?

• A direct water route west from Europe to Asia

• New lands to conquer for Spain

• The Fountain of Youth

• Trade routes to the Indies via the north

Did Christopher Columbus discover the so-called New World?

• Yes, he was the first person to discover it

• No, millions of people already lived there

• Yes, but only uninhabited islands

• No, it was a myth and he found nothing

What was the significance of Christopher Columbus' journeys?

• They led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• They marked the beginning of centuries of exploration and colonization of North and South America

• They proved that the Earth was round

• They established the first European settlement in the Americas

Which European nation was the earliest participant in the Age of Discovery?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• England

What were the Portuguese ships known as that traveled along the African coast around 1420?

• Galleons

• Caravels

• Frigates

• Clippers

What was the main goal of European nations sponsoring expeditions during the 15th and 16th centuries?

• To find new lands for colonization

• To spread Christianity

• To find great wealth and undiscovered lands

• To establish trade routes with known countries