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What period is known as "The Age of Exploration"?

Authored by Amanda Barcellos

History

5th Grade

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What period is known as "The Age of Exploration"?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons Europeans wanted to find new trade routes to Asia?

To find new sources of gold

To avoid trading with Africa

To bypass Muslim rulers who controlled trade

To establish new colonies in Asia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did spices from Asia benefit Europeans during the winter?

They were used as currency

They helped preserve food

They were used to heat homes

They were used in religious ceremonies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was trading with the East considered expensive and difficult?

Lack of demand for Asian goods

High taxes by European governments

Control of trade routes by Muslim rulers

Pirates frequently attacked the trade ships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was another motive for Europeans to explore new territories besides economic reasons?

To find legendary creatures

To spread Christianity

To escape from European diseases

To conduct scientific research

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of exploration in the 1400's?

To discover new spices and trade routes

To find new lands for settlement

To establish new educational institutions

To develop new forms of art

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Prince Henry's nickname?

The Conqueror

The Navigator

The Sailor

The Explorer

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Prince Henry focus on during his expeditions?

Discovering new lands

Trading with Asia

Expeditions on the west coast of Africa

Searching for gold

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