Exploration Quiz

Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

What technological advance helped explorers navigate the oceans more accurately during the Age of Exploration?

• The compass

• The astrolabe

• The caravel

• All of the above

Which European country was the first to begin exploring the African coast?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

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

• To find a new continent

• To find a western sea route to Asia

• To conquer new lands for Spain

• To map the coast of Africa

Which crop, brought back to Europe from the New World, became a staple in European diets?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Corn

What was the primary reason for European expansion during the Age of Exploration?

• To spread Christianity

• To find new trade routes

• To acquire wealth

• All of the above

Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the impact of European exploration on Native American populations?

• Increased trade and wealth

• Cultural exchange

• Decline due to diseases and conflict

• Expansion of Native American territories

Which explorer's journey proved that the world is round by sailing west to reach the east?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

Which invention during the Age of Exploration allowed for the mass production of maps and navigation charts?

• The compass

• The printing press

• The astrolabe

• The sextant