Explorers and Their Expeditions

What years did Dias's expedition take place?

• 1577-1580

• 1487-1488

• 1500-1501

• 1534-1535

Which country did Da Gama sail for during his exploration?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

What was the main reason for European exploration?

• To gain knowledge

• To gain wealth

• To gain territory

• To gain allies

What was one of the motivations for the spread of Christianity during exploration?

• To establish trade routes

• To find new lands

• To convert non-Christians

• To discover new spices

What era is associated with the technological advancements mentioned in the text?

• 1300s

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1600s

What was the primary purpose of the caravel?

• To carry large cargo

• To sail against the wind

• To serve as a warship

• To explore rivers

By what year did Portugal have trading posts along the West coast of Africa?

• 1450

• 1460

• 1470

• 1480

What treaty was signed in 1494?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Lisbon

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• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To end the war between Spain and Portugal

• To divide the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal

• To establish trade routes between Europe and Asia

• To create a military alliance between Spain and Portugal