Journey Through the Age of Exploration

What was the primary motivation behind the voyages of exploration in the 15th to 17th centuries?

• Economic incentives and glory

• Population pressures

• Technological advancements

• Scientific curiosity

What era is known for its significant global exploration and maritime adventure?

• The Medieval Period

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration

• The Industrial Revolution

Which invention played a central role in spreading knowledge and encouraging exploration during the Renaissance?

• The compass

• The astrolabe

• The printing press

• The telescope

Which technological advancement was crucial for long sea voyages during the Age of Exploration?

• The longbow

• The steam engine

• The caravel

• The sextant

What was the main goal of Prince Henry the Navigator's explorations?

• To find a direct sea route to India

• To explore the west coast of Africa

• To discover the Americas

• To find the Northwest Passage

Which explorer is credited with finding a sea route to India by sailing around Africa?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

Who funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to find a new route to Asia?

• The Catholic Monarchs of Spain

• The King of Portugal

• The Republic of Venice

• The Queen of England

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Taino population?

• Natural disasters

• Exploitation and disease brought by Europeans

• Internal conflict

• Migration to other islands

Which crop, introduced from the Americas to Europe, had a significant impact on European diets?

• Wheat

• Sugarcane

• Potatoes

• Rice

What was the significance of the Strait of Magellan?

• It proved the world was round

• It was the first known passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific

• It was the most dangerous part of Columbus's voyage

• It was the shortest route to India