Age of Discovery

In the Bronze and Iron Ages people discovered how to make objects from

• Stone

• Bone

• Wood

• Metal

Christopher Columbus arrived in America in....

• 2021

• 1492

• 1808

What did Prince Henry's explorers bring back from their expeditions?

• Toys

• Gold, ivory, spices, and people

• Books

What was one of the main scientific motivations behind the Age of Discovery?

• To find new spices and trade routes

• To prove the Earth was flat

• To discover new species and understand biodiversity

• To establish new colonies

Which scientific instrument was crucial for navigation during the Age of Discovery?

• Telescope

• Compass

• Microscope

• Thermometer

How did the Age of Discovery contribute to the field of cartography?

• By creating fictional maps

• By improving map accuracy and detail

• By eliminating the need for maps

• By focusing only on local maps

What was the impact of the Age of Discovery on the understanding of Earth's geography?

• It confirmed the existence of a single continent

• It led to the discovery of new continents and oceans

• It proved the Earth was the center of the universe

• It showed that the Earth was flat

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which scientific theory was challenged by the discoveries made during the Age of Discovery?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Theory of relativity

• Quantum theory

What role did astronomy play in the Age of Discovery?

• It was used to predict weather patterns

• It helped in navigation by understanding celestial bodies

• It was irrelevant to the explorers

• It was used to entertain the crew

Which of the following was a scientific outcome of the Age of Discovery?

• Development of the steam engine

• Advancement in medical surgery

• Increased knowledge of global biodiversity

• Invention of the printing press