Explorers Quiz

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

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

• 1492, 1493, 1497, and 1501

• 1492, 1494, 1498, and 1502

• 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502

• 1490, 1493, 1498, and 1500

What nationality was the explorer Christopher Columbus?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Italian

• British

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

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What was Christopher Columbus originally determined to find on his voyages from Europe?

• A new continent

• A direct water route west from Europe to Asia

• The Fountain of Youth

• Gold and spices

Did Christopher Columbus discover the so-called New World?

• Yes, he was the first to discover it

• No, millions of people already lived there

• Yes, but only uninhabited lands

• No, he only discovered uninhabited islands

What did Christopher Columbus' journeys mark the beginning of?

• The decline of European exploration

• The end of maritime voyages

• Centuries of exploration and colonization of North and South America

• The establishment of the first European settlements in Asia

Who were the earliest participants in the Age of Discovery?

• The Spanish

• The Portuguese

• The English

• The French

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

• Galleons

• Caravels

• Frigates

• Schooners

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