Age of Discovery Quiz

Which explorer traveled to China in the late 13th century?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Hernan Cortes

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Growing crops

• Trading goods

• Building houses

• Teaching languages

Which goods were commonly traded on the Silk Road?

• Spices, jewels, and glassware

• Cars, computers, and phones

• Books, paintings, and sculptures

• Clothes, shoes, and hats

Which explorer led an expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

Which explorer made a name for himself by traveling across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

What was traded and exchanged on the Silk Road?

• Silk, spices, and tea

• Gold, diamonds, and oil

• Cars, computers, and phones

• Books, paintings, and sculptures

Who were some of the explorers who made an impact during the Age of Discovery?

• Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan

• Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei

• Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins

• Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael

What tool was used to measure the angle of the sun or a star above the horizon?

• Sextant

• Astrolabe

• Chronometer

• Octant

What did explorers use to prevent getting lost in new territories?

• Telescope

• Compass

• Microscope

• Barometer

What was the main use of the sextant in exploration?

• Measuring time

• Measuring angles between objects

• Measuring speed

• Measuring temperature