Age of Exploration Video Quiz

What era is known for its significant global exploration spanning the 15th to the 17th centuries?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Exploration

• The Age of Enlightenment

Which invention in the mid-15th century played a central role in spreading knowledge and encouraging scientific inquiry?

• The compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telescope

Who was the Portuguese explorer that confirmed the possibility of reaching the East by sailing around Africa?

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To explore the coast of Africa

• To circumnavigate the globe

• To find a westward route to the Spice Islands

• To sail west to reach the East

Which explorer's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the Earth?

• Sir Francis Drake

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What significant event in 1453 had severe implications for Europe's trade with the East?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

• The invention of the printing press

• The fall of Constantinople

• The discovery of the New World

Which crop, introduced to Europe after the Age of Exploration, had a significant impact on European diets?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Soybeans

Who was the leader of Portugal that pioneered early exploration efforts?

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• King Manuel I

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

What was the main reason for the search for new trade routes to the East?

• To find precious metals

• To spread Christianity

• To discover new lands for colonization

• To bypass overland routes

Which ocean did Ferdinand Magellan name 'Pacific' for its calm waters?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean