The Age of Exploration

What was a primary driver for the Age of Exploration?

• Econmic gain

• Scientific discovery

• Political alliances

• Environmental concerns

Which of the following goods was commonly traded during the Age of Exploration?

• Spices

• Cotton

• Oil

• Rubber

What was one of the negative impacts of the Age of Exploration on indigenous cultures?

• Introduction of new diseases

• Improvement in local economies

• Increase in local population

• Preservation of traditional practices

Which continents were primarily connected through the new trade routes established during the Age of Exploration?

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Europe, Australia, and Antarctica

• North America, South America, and Africa

• Asia, Antarctica, and South America

What role did religion play in the Age of Exploration?

• Missionaries accompanied explorers to spread Christianity

• Religious sites were the main focus of exploration

• Explorers sought to escape religious persecution

• Religious artifacts were the primary trade goods