Crash Course Explorers of the 1400s

What was the main purpose of the video?

• To analyze the impact of the Great Wall of China.

• To discuss the greatest explorers of the 15th century.

• To describe the life of Christopher Columbus.

• To explain the history of the Indian Ocean trade.

What was unique about Zheng He's fleet compared to Columbus's?

• It was smaller and faster.

• It was much larger with over 300 ships.

• It was primarily used for warfare.

• It consisted of only one ship.

Why did the Chinese voyages led by Zheng He come to an end?

• Zheng He decided to retire and live a quiet life.

• The Yongle Emperor died and his successors were less interested in maritime trade.

• The Great Wall of China was completed and foreign trade unnecessary.

• The Chinese ships were destroyed in a storm.

What was Vasco da Gama's primary goal in his exploration?

• To find a sea route to the Indian Ocean for trade.

• To find a new continent.

• To map the coast of Africa.

• To establish a colony in the Americas.

How did the Portuguese maintain control over the Indian Ocean trade?

• By building a series of canals to access the Indian Ocean.

• By forming alliances with local empires.

• By using well-armed ships to control coastal cities.

• By establishing large colonies.

What was a common misconception about Columbus's understanding of the Earth?

• He believed the Earth was the center of the universe.

• He thought the Earth was much larger than it is.

• He knew the exact size of the Earth.

• He believed the Earth was flat.

What was Columbus's main motivation for his voyages?

• To establish a new religion.

• To map the Atlantic Ocean.

• To discover a new continent.

• To find a new route to Asia for spices and gold.

What was the impact of Columbus's voyages on the world?

• They resulted in the immediate colonization of Asia.

• They led to the discovery of a new continent and changed world history.

• They had no significant impact.

• They were primarily focused on scientific research.