Studies Weekly - Week 8

During the Middle Ages, explorers began traveling into the unknown world. This time in history is known as _______.

• the Age of Exploration

• the Age of Vikings

• the Age of Empires

• the Age of Travelers

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How did explorers gain fame for their country?

• by starting colonies

• by publishing travel journals

• by printing maps of their routes

• by sponsoring other explorers

The motive of exploration are often referred to as the Three G's. What does that stand for?

• God, Gold, Glory

• God, Gold, Goals

• Glory, Goals, Greed

• God, Glory, Greed

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Explorers were searching for a safer trade route between Europe and _______.

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

• South America

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Which explorer reached the southern tip of Africa in 1488?

• Marco Polo

• Prince Henry they Navigator

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following explorers traveled from Italy to China in 1271 in search of riches?

• Marco Polo

• Prince Henry they Navigator

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Christopher Columbus

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Which of the following explorers was fascinated with geography and exploration?

• Marco Polo

• Prince Henry they Navigator

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Christopher Columbus

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Which of the following wanted to spread Christianity and convert the Natives to their religion?

• Spanish & Chinese

• Spanish & Portuguese

• Portuguese & Chinese

• Asian & European

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Who do Historians believe to be one of the first group of Europeans to visit North America?

• the Norse people

• the Chinese people

• the Middle Eastern people

• the Vikings people

The act of exploring new lands or unknown places is known as _______.

• Exploration

• Trade Routes

• Colonization

• Motivation

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