Age of Exploration Review

Why does this map say Magellan on the left and Magellan's ship on the right?

• It is a typo.

• Magellan died along the way.

• Magellan quit part way.

• Their was a mutiny and Magellan was left behind.

For the Plains Indians, which was a significant result of the re-introduction of horses to the New World by Europeans?

• People could travel greater distances more quickly.

• Tribes moved from hunting to farming.

• Midwestern forests were cut down for grazing

• Buffalo were no longer needed for food.

Which of these was brought to the New World from Europe in the Columbian Exchange?  

• The concept of farming

• corn

• smallpox

• Llamas

European map makers at the time of Columbus’ voyages most likely did NOT know that  

• Africa existed.

• North America was a continent.

• England was on an island.

• Italy extended into the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the following was a MAIN source of manufactured goods in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe?   

• urban factories

• cottage industries

• monasteries

• African colonies

Draw Da Gama's, Columbus' and Magellan's routes. Try using three different colors.

What was a significant impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Old World?

• Decline in European population

• Introduction of new agricultural products like potatoes and tomatoes

• Spread of smallpox to Europe

• Discovery of new continents

Which of the following was a primary reason for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• To spread democracy

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To escape from European conflicts

• To establish new religious institutions