The Renaissance and European Exploration

In which century did Europeans begin to explore other parts of the world?

• 1300s

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1200s

Which famous explorer wrote a book that informed Europeans about China?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

What was the main goal of European explorers during the Renaissance?

• To find new lands

• To discover new species

• To find the best trade routes to India

• To spread Christianity

Which two Portuguese explorers are mentioned in the text?

• Henry the Navigator and Marco Polo

• Bartholomew Dias and Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus

• James Cook and John Cabot

In what years did Bartholomew Dias explore the southern parts of Africa?

• 1475-1476

• 1487-1488

• 1492-1493

• 1500-1501

What was the capital city of Portugal during the Age of Exploration?

• Rome

• Madrid

• Lisbon

• Paris

Which explorer was successful in reaching India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Bartholomew Dias

• Vasco da Gama

How many continents were known to Europeans before the Age of Exploration?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What did Europeans know about America before the Age of Exploration?

• They knew a lot

• They had no clue

• They thought it was part of Asia

• They had visited it

What activity is suggested after completing the workbook activity?

• Play a game

• Write an essay

• Watch a documentary

• Take a test