Introduction to the Age of Exploration Practice Quiz 2

Why did European monarchs fund risky and expensive voyages?

• To spread democracy
• To gain direct access to Asian goods
• To reduce taxes
• To promote education

What were spices valued for during the Age of Exploration?

• Decoration and art
• Preserving food and medicine
• Entertainment
• Construction purposes

Where are the Moluccas Islands located?

• South America
• Southeast Asia
• Africa
• North America

Which group largely controlled trade before European exploration?

• Chinese and Indian merchants
• Italian and Arab merchants
• French and Dutch merchants
• Spanish and Portuguese merchants

Who was Prince Henry and what was he known for?

• A Spanish king who funded Columbus
• A Portuguese explorer who discovered America
• A Portuguese leader who supported exploration
• A French ruler who led military campaigns

What was Bartholomeu Dias’ significant achievement?

• Found the Pacific Ocean
• Reached the Cape of Good Hope
• Crossed the Atlantic Ocean
• Circumnavigated the globe

What was Vasco De Gama’s key accomplishment?

• Discovering the Americas
• Reaching India by sea
• Defining the Line of Demarcation
• Establishing colonies in Africa

Who funded Columbus' voyage to the Americas?

• Italian and Arab merchants
• Portuguese monarchy
• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
• Pope Alexander VI

What were the names of Columbus' three ships?

• Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
• Victoria, Endeavour, Beagle
• Mayflower, Concord, Discovery
• Golden Hind, Bounty, Resolution

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

• Established trade routes in Africa
• Divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal
• Ended conflicts between explorers
• Formed alliances between European nations