Exploring the Age of Discovery

What was the primary motivation for European nations during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish peace treaties

• To find new lands and resources

• To spread democracy

• To develop new technologies

Which explorer is credited with finding a sea route to India for Portugal?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Hernán Cortés

Identify the cultural region that includes present-day Mexico and Central America.

• Newfoundland

• Mesoamerica

• The Andes

• The Amazon Basin

How did exploration open up new markets for European nations?

• By establishing new trade routes and accessing previously unreachable parts of the world

• By creating new forms of currency

• By reducing the cost of goods

• By eliminating competition

What was the focus of Spain during the Age of Exploration?

• Asia

• The Americas

• Africa

• Australia

What impact did myths and legends, such as sea monsters, have on explorers?

• They encouraged explorers to venture further.

• They had no impact on exploration.

• They stopped some explorers due to fear of the unknown.

• They were used to entertain sailors during long voyages.

What was the significance of Christopher Columbus's voyages funded by Spain?

• They established the first European colony in Africa.

• They marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

• They discovered a new route to Asia.

• They led to the discovery of Australia.

What challenges did explorers face when venturing into uncharted territories?

• Language barriers

• Lack of accurate maps and knowledge

• Competition from other explorers

• Negotiations with local governments

What were the two G's & S that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?

• Gold, Glory, Salvation

• Gifts, Gadgets, and Spreading

• Gratitude, Guidance, and Spices

• Goodness, Grace, and Species

Conquistadors had the idea that _______ was going to make them rich and pay for their explorations.

• God

• gold

• glory

• gluttony