European Exploration

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

• Search for wealth

• Spread of Christianity

• Desire for glory

• All of the above

Which country was one of the first to begin exploring new territories during the Age of Exploration?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?

• Portugal

• Italy

• Spain

• Netherlands

What was a significant impact of the Age of Exploration on the world?

• Exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures

• End of European dominance in global trade

• Isolation of European nations

• Decline in exploration activities

What challenges did explorers face during their journeys in the Age of Exploration?

• Navigating unknown waters

• Dealing with harsh weather conditions

• Suffering from diseases like scurvy

• All of the above

What was the primary motivation behind European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• Desire for wealth and knowledge

• Religious conversion

• Escape from political turmoil

• Search for new allies

Which technological advancement was NOT mentioned as aiding European exploration?

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic compass

• Steam engine

• Caravel

Who was the first explorer to sail directly from Europe to India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• John Cabot

What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• It proved the Earth was round and could be circumnavigated by sea

• It discovered the Americas

• It established a sea route to Asia

• It led to the colonization of Africa

Which explorer's voyages opened up the New World to European colonization?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo