Age of Exploration

Who was the Portuguese explorer known for his voyages to India?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

Which trade route connected Europe to Asia through the Middle East?

• Silk Road

• Salt Route

• Spice Route

• Tea Route

What was a major impact of the Age of Exploration on indigenous populations?

• Globalization, education, integration

• Technological advancement, preservation, cooperation

• Colonization, exploitation, disease, and displacement

• Industrialization, peace, assimilation

What technological advancement allowed for more accurate navigation during the Age of Exploration?

• Magnetic compass

• Steam engine

• Telescope

• Printing press

Which European country was not heavily involved in the Age of Exploration?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

What was a common motivation for explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• Wishing to learn about different cultures

• Seeking to establish new religious colonies

• Desire to discover new species of animals

• Desire to find new trade routes to Asia for valuable spices and goods

Who was the Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which trade route connected Europe to the Far East through the Indian Ocean?

• Panama Canal

• Maritime Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• Silk Road

How did the Age of Exploration affect the cultures of indigenous peoples?

• Mutual respect and preservation of traditions

• Peaceful coexistence and cultural exchange

• Colonization, exploitation, forced assimilation, violence, and introduction of new diseases.

• Economic prosperity and technological advancement

What new technology allowed ships to sail against the wind?

• Wind turbine

• Fore-and-aft rig

• Backward mast

• Reverse sail