How did Christopher Columbus's voyages influenced the Age of Exploration?

They led to a widespread knowledge that a continent existed west of Europe and east of Asia.

He discovered a safer and faster route to Asia.

He was able to trade gold and spices with the Asian.

Prince Henry the Navigator was important because he ___________.

Created a navigation school to study the new technology.

How did Vasco Nuñez de Balboa become famous?

He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas

He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the world.

He made the first land claim in what is now United States

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages?

To make friends with the Native Americans

The explorers want to become famous and get glory

Explain briefly in your words what does the book of Marco Polo contain.

It tells of Marco Polo's voyage to Cathay which is known today as Asia.

What was the aim of the school?

to make better ships, maps, and tools of navigation

How did Columbus persuade the king and queen of Spain to support his expedition?

He promised them great riches and new lands and said he would bring Catholic beliefs to the people of Asia.

Name Columbus's three ships.

La Niña, La Pinta, y la Santa Maria

What problems did Columbus face?

Storm damaged the ships, and sometimes no wind to fill the sail.

What was the primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors during their expeditions?

To conquer new territories and acquire wealth

To establish trade routes to Asia

What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the Old and New Worlds.

It led to the spread of diseases to the Americas.

It resulted in the colonization of Africa by European powers.

It established the first trade routes to Asia.

Chapter 3: The Age of Exploration

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What did historians call the time of new ideas ?

The New Era

The Renaissance

The Resistance

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What were European searching for when they FIRST started exploring the Americas?

places to start new colonies

new kinds of plants and animals

a faster and easiersea route to Asia

religious and political freedom

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The Age of Exploration was made possible by ___?

The creation of indoor plumbing

The creation of the astrolabe

The development of fishing poles

Funding by the Chinese government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Johannes Gutenberg's printing press important?

It allowed the Catholic Church to print the Bible.

It helped spread knowledge by printing more books in a faster and less expensive matter.

It allowed for the printing of exquisite art.

It wasn't as important as is commonly believed.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Marco Polo relevant in this Chapter? How did he influence the Age of Exploration?

He had traveled around the world and encouraged other explorers to do the same.

His book "The Travels of Marco Polo" motivated explorers to travel to Asia and trade goods.

He wanted to get gold, glory and spread his religion around the world.

He convinced the King and Queen of Spain to sponsor Christopher Columbus's voyage west to find a faster route to Asia.

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What explorer and group of Europeans reached North America about 500 years BEFORE Christopher Columbus?

Henry Hudson and the Dutch

John Cabot and the English

Christopher Columbus and the Spanish

Leif Erikson and the Vikings

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Which European nation sponsored Columbus's expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?

England

France

Portugal

Spain

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