Exploration and Trade in the Age of Discovery

What were two of the most popular goods in Europe during the Age of Discovery?

• Tea and coffee

• Wool and leather

• Silk and cotton

• Spices and precious metals

In which century did the fur trade begin in North America?

• 17th century

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

Which countries' explorers sailed to what is now the United States and Canada?

• Portugal, Italy, and Germany

• China, India, and Brazil

• Spain, France, and England

• Netherlands, Russia, and Japan

What did native people trade for European knives and weapons?

• Gold and silver

• Jewelry and textiles

• Spices and herbs

• Furs and food

Which animal furs were particularly valued in the fur trade?

• Beaver, otter, mink, fox, sable

• sheep

• goat

• rabbit

Why were beaver fur coats and hats fashionable among rich Europeans?

• They were popular due to their bright colors.

• Beaver fur coats and hats were fashionable among rich Europeans due to their warmth, durability, and status as a luxury item.

• They were made from rare gemstones.

• They were used as a form of currency.

What was one reason explorers sought faster sailing routes?

• To establish trade routes with Asia.

• To reduce travel time and costs.

• To find new sources of gold and silver.

• To explore new territories for colonization.

How long did voyages typically take during the Age of Discovery?

• Less than a month

• Several months to a few years

• Over a decade

• A few days to a week

What impact did the fur trade have on relationships between explorers and native people?

• The fur trade caused native people to abandon their traditional lifestyles entirely.

• The fur trade had no effect on relationships between explorers and native people.

• The fur trade only led to peaceful interactions between explorers and native people.

• The fur trade fostered both cooperation and conflict between explorers and native people.

What other commodity, besides furs, were Europeans interested in during their explorations?

• spices

• silk

• cotton

• gold