Reasons for European Exploration

Who explored the West Coast of North and South America?

• Dias

• De Gama

• Cabral

• Drake

Which explorer crossed over the Indian Ocean from Africa?

• Drake

• Columbus

• Cartier

• De Gama

Which explorer traveled closest to Australia?

• Magellan

• Drake

• Cabot

• Columbus

Which explorer traveled from France, across the Atlantic Ocean to North America?

• Dias

• Cartier

• Columbus

• Drake

Which Spanish explorer sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean and landed in what he called the 'West Indies'?

• Cartier

• Magellan

• Columbus

• Cabral

What is the name of the point of land at the Southern tip of Africa?

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape Horn

• Cape Hope

• Cape Good Hope

From 1096-1291, nine military expeditions attempted to take control of Christian holy sites from who?

• Queen Isabella

• Muslims

• Marco Polo

• None of the above

Improved maps and advances in navigation technology, including the _______________ and _______________, enable European sailors to explore the world.

(a)  

This Italian explorer wrote about his travels to Asia.

• Marco Polo

• Marco Polu

• Marco Pala

• Marco de Polo

Spain, Portugal, England, and France sought ways to increase (a)   and make their countries stronger and richer.