European Explorers Quiz 1

What were the primary motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• Gold, God, Glory

• Land, Power, Politics

• Trade, Slavery, Religion

Which explorer is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

What was the primary purpose of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• To discover gold in Africa

• To circumnavigate the globe

• To find a trade route to Asia through the Arctic

Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer?

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

Which valuable spice was often called "black gold"?

• Cinnamon

• Pepper

• Nutmeg

Who funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World?

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Which explorer searched for the Fountain of Youth?

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan Ponce de León

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the primary goal of missionaries during the Age of Exploration?

• Trade goods

• 
  Spread Christianity

• Discover new territories

What area is referred to as the New World?

• Europe

• Asia

• The Americas

What technological advancement helped sailors during the Age of Exploration?

• Printing Press

• Magnetic Compass

• Steam Engine