Y7 MSC Term 2 Quiz-Spice Trade

Why did European explorers search for faster sailing routes during the Age of Discovery?

• To avoid pirate attacks

• Their voyages took weeks or months and were time-consuming

• To discover new continents

• To test improved ship designs

Which European nations established fur trade relationships with Native Americans in the 16th century?

• France and Britain

• Italy and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

• Denmark and Netherlands

What motivated Native Americans to trade animal furs with European explorers?

• They sought to learn European farming techniques

• They wanted gold and silver

• They needed European tools like knives and weapons

• They hoped to gain political influence

Which event happened FIRST chronologically?

• Vasco da Gama reaches India

• Columbus lands in the Americas

• Afonso de Albuquerque sails to India

• The North American fur trade begins

What was Christopher Columbus’s original goal when he started his voyage in 1492?

• To trade furs with Native Americans

• To claim land for Portugal in India

• To circumnavigate the globe

• To find a shorter route to Southeast Asia for spices

Which spice is NOT mentioned in the passage as being sought by Europeans?

• Ginger

• Pepper

• Saffron

• Cinnamon

Why did beaver fur become particularly valuable in Europe?

• Rich Europeans considered it fashionable for coats and hats

• It was used to make military uniforms

• It symbolized political power

• It was ideal for ship sails