Review: Europe, Doctrine of Discovery, Treaty of Tordesillas

What significant event occurred in 1492?

• The Doctrine of Discovery was issued
• Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World
• The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed
• The Reconquista began

What was the purpose of the Doctrine of Discovery issued in 1493?

• To establish trade routes to Asia
• To declare war on Portugal
• To grant Spain control of lands in the New World
• To promote Christianity globally

What were the two main naval empires during the Age of Exploration?

• Spain and France
• England and Portugal
• Spain and Portugal
• Italy and Germany

Which two countries agreed to the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494?

• Spain and England
• Portugal and Italy
• Spain and Portugal
• Portugal and France

What was divided by the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• The Atlantic Ocean
• The world into two halves
• Trade routes in Europe
• Colonies in Africa

What religion dominated Europe during the Age of Exploration?

• Protestantism
• Catholicism
• Islam
• Hinduism

Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?

• The Cardinal
• The Pope
• The Bishop
• The Priest

What major event was completed in 1492?

• The Treaty of Tordesillas
• The Reconquista
• The founding of Portugal
• The invention of the compass

What peninsula are Spain and Portugal located on?

• Balkan Peninsula
• Iberian Peninsula
• Scandinavian Peninsula
• Italian Peninsula

What was one similarity between Spain and Portugal during the Age of Exploration?

• Both had strong navies
• Both avoided the Catholic Church
• Both were located in Northern Europe
• Both signed the Magna Carta