An Age of Exploration and Isolation, 1400–1800

What was one of the main reasons Europeans began exploring new routes to Asia in the 1400s?

• To spread democracy

• To find new sources of wealth

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish new colonies.

Spain and

which other country argued over which nation had the rights to

the land that Columbus had claimed.

• Portugal

• The United States

• England

• France

A new type of ship that was strong, maneuverable, and able to sail against the wind

• Pirate Ship

• 
  Canoe

• Caravel

• Viking Boat 

Spain came to America with what purpose?

• to trade with Natives

• 
  to exchange goods

• 
  for God, Gold, and Glory

• 
  to spread diseases

Fill in the blank: The Dutch made their trading headquarters on the island of ____. A) Java B) Sumatra C) Borneo D) Bali.

• Java

• Sumatra

• Borneo

• Bali

During which years did Kangxi rule China?

• 1644-1661

• 1661-1721

• 1721-1795

• 1736-1795

What was the main reason for the increase in population in China during the 1600s and 1700s?

• Better healthcare

• Improved nutrition

• Immigration

• Industrialization

Which dynasty took control of China in 1644?

• Ming

• Qing

• Yuan

• Song

What was one of the main exports from China that Europeans wanted?

• Gold

• Silk

• Tea

• Spices

What was the main reason for Japan's return to isolation during the Tokugawa Shogunate?

• To expand trade with Europe

• To protect the country from European influence

• To convert to Christianity

• To modernize the military.