Exploring the Age of Exploration

Why were Europeans forced to search for a new trade route?

• A new empire hostile to the West controlled the old routes.

• They were looking for new allies.

• They wanted to explore new lands.

• They wanted to avoid paying taxes.

Who was Bartolomeo Diaz?

• A French nobleman

• An Italian merchant

• A Portuguese explorer

• A Spanish explorer

What was Diaz searching for on his journey?

• A new route to China

• A new route to Australia

• A new route to America

• A new route to India

What was the main challenge Diaz faced during the storm?

• Mutiny among the crew

• Lack of food

• Navigating near the shore

• Broken sails

What ancient technology did Diaz use to navigate during the storm?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Triangular lateen sail

• Sextant

What is an ocean gyre?

• A type of storm

• A vast circular current

• A type of ship

• A navigation tool

How did the ocean gyre affect Diaz's journey?

• It led him to America

• It helped him navigate towards the southern tip of Africa

• It caused his ship to sink

• It made him return to Portugal

What did Diaz name the land he claimed?

• Cape of Riches

• Cape of Despair

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape of Storms

What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope?

• It was a new colony

• It was a new trading post

• It was a key to a new sea route to the east

• It was a new military base

How did the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope impact global trade?

• It became one of the busiest shipping lanes

• It had no impact

• It led to the discovery of America

• It decreased trade