Early Exploration Quiz

What drove ancient mariners to voyage across uncharted waters?

• Fear of the unknown

• Curiosity, trade, and a thirst for adventure

• Desire to stay close to home

• Avoidance of other civilizations

How far back do the earliest forms of exploration date?

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

• Tens of years

• Millions of years

In which century did the Age of Discovery begin?

• 14th Century

• 15th Century

• 16th Century

• 17th Century

Which European nations were known for sponsoring ambitious expeditions during the Age of Discovery?

• France and Germany

• Italy and Greece

• Portugal and Spain

• England and Norway

What was one of the main goals of the expeditions during the Age of Discovery?

• To find new trade routes and establish colonies

• To conquer the Roman Empire

• To spread Christianity in Europe

• To build new cities in Asia

What were some of the regions explored during the Age of Discovery?

• Antarctica and Australia

• Africa, the Americas, and the East Indies

• Russia and China

• The Middle East and India

What technological advances helped explorers during the Age of Discovery?

• The invention of the steam engine

• Improved navigation tools like the magnetic compass and astrolabe

• The development of the printing press

• The creation of the internet

Who was the first European to reach India by sea, establishing a trade route that revolutionized global commerce?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

Which explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, though he was killed in the Philippines?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernán Cortés

Which French explorer made three voyages to Canada, claiming the land for France and exploring the St. Lawrence River?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain