
Exploration and Renaissance Quiz
Authored by Gracelyn Walls
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a reason for American exploration?
Economic gain
Religious freedom
Political expansion
Scientific research
Cultural exchange
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Marco Polo do?
He was a famous explorer.
He was a renowned painter.
He was a celebrated musician.
He was a well-known scientist.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Europeans look for a water route to Asia?
To find a faster trade route
To avoid land-based conflicts
To discover new lands
To establish colonies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Renaissance literally mean in French?
rebirth
renewal
awakening
revival
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a change that occurred during the Renaissance?
Development of humanism in painting
Invention of the steam engine
Discovery of penicillin
Establishment of the United Nations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were four new technologies invented during this time?
Printing press, astrolabe, quadrant, and caravel
Printing press, compass, astrolabe, and gunpowder
Smartphone, internet, blockchain, and AI
Electricity, telephone, radio, and airplane
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a technology that was discovered in China?
The compass
The steam engine
The printing press
The telephone
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