
European Exploration and Colonization Quiz
Authored by Dylan Owens
History
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What was the main reason for European Christians launching the Crusades?
To increase trade with Asia
To regain control of the Holy Land from Muslims
To spread Christianity to new lands
To establish new colonies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What unexpected positive outcome resulted from the Crusades?
The fall of the Roman Empire
Increased trade between Europe and Asia
The rise of strong monarchs in Europe
The invention of the printing press
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
Rebirth
Exploration
Discovery
Revolution
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of these was NOT a technological advancement that helped lead to the Age of Exploration?
Updated and more accurate maps
Astrolabe
Compass
Telescope
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Who was the first European power to explore the world by sea?
Spain
England
Portugal
France
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What was Prince Henry of Portugal's contribution to exploration?
He personally sailed around Africa
He discovered America
He set up a school for explorers
He invented the compass
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which Portuguese explorer reached India by sailing around Africa?
Christopher Columbus
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
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