Age of Exploration Review

The Portuguese developed a type of ship, called a __________, that was faster and easier to steer.

The astrolabe, orienteering compass and sextant were tools that improved __________ and sea travel.

A __________ makes a living buying and selling goods.

A __________ would often join an explorer in order to persuade natives to accept new religious beliefs.

Spanish conquistadors would __________ the Native Americans, take away their freedom and force them to work without pay.

The French were an __________ of the Native Americans.

If a map was created and used by a person in the past, it is a __________ source.

• A. primary

• B. secondary

• C. main

The _______________ was an important trade route in Asia.

• Northwest Passage

• Silk Road

• Columbian Exchange

What are examples of goods that merchants purchased in Asia and then sold in Europe?

• potatoes, apples and bananas

• soup, bread and wheat

• spices, silk and jewels

The Middle East and East Africa were involved in the trading and purchasing of ___________.

• enslaved people

• Native Americans

• silk