Age of Exploration Diagnostic

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Which country funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the "New World"? Options: Portugal, Spain, Italy, England

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Spain

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Who was the first person to circumnavigate the world? Options: Magellan, Drake, Columbus, da Gama

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Magellan

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Which country did not send explorers to the New World? Options: Netherlands, Italy, England, France

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Italy

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Circumnavigate

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To travel completely around the earth

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What early explorers were most interested in finding?

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Water routes to Asia

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This was a fast, highly maneuverable ship developed by Prince Henry the Navigator. It became the most widely used ship of the era. Options: Man O' War, Caravel, Corsair, Frigate

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Caravel

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Why did Europeans begin to explore?

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All of the above: They wanted a new route instead of the Silk Road, a sea route to Asia would make purchasing goods easier and cheaper, Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.

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Why did Europeans want spices from Asia?

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All of the above: Spices help preserve food and mask flavors of spoiled food, were not grown in Europe so they had to be traded with Asian markets, and were used in making medicine, perfumes, and incenses.

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Why were the countries of Spain, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom best suited for exploration during the time?

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These countries were surrounded by the sea which made exploration easier.

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The land route connecting Europe to Asia and India for the purpose of trade.

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Silk Road