Age of Exploration

Front

Which of these tools helped sailors know what their position was on Earth? Lateen sails, Compass, Astrolabe

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Astrolabe

Front

Which of these was favored by explorers because they were speedy and had large cargo holds? Options: Caravel, Cruise ship, Rowboat, Tugboat

Back

Caravel

Front

Which tool has a magnetic needle that showed navigators which direction they were traveling in? Options: Astrolabe, Compass, Quadrant

Back

Compass

Front

Which explorer sailed west in an attempt to reach Asia more quickly, but arrived in the Americas instead?

Back

Columbus

Front

Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

Back

Magellan

Front

Which way did Portuguese Prince Henry want explorers to try to get to Asia? Options: By going around South America, By going down the Silk Road, By going around Africa, By going west towards Australia

Back

By going around Africa

Front

Why could European traders no longer use the Silk Road?

Back

It was dangerous and controlled by the Ottoman Empire

Front

Which of these were explorers NOT interested in?

• Spreading their religion
• Finding gold, spices, and luxury goods
• Achieving fame for their voyage
• Encountering sea monsters

Back

Encountering sea monsters

Front

Which one of these is a PUSH factor that encouraged Europeans to explore by sea?

• There were spices awaiting them in Asia
• The Silk Road was dangerous
• They wanted to become famous
• They enjoyed sailing

Back

The Silk Road was dangerous

Front

How did exploration affect the relationship between European countries like France, Spain, Portugal, and England?

Back

They competed against each other, each wanting to dominate trade.