CH 23 Sec 2 Quiz Study Guide

The main goal of exploration in the 1400s was:

• To discover new lands

• To establish trade routes and find an alternative sea route to Asia

• To spread religion

• To find new resources

A caravel's triangular sails were an important development because:

• They allowed the ship to sail against the wind.

• They made the ship more stable in rough seas.

• They increased the cargo capacity of the ship.

• They reduced the cost of building the ship.

The purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas was to:

• to settle rivalry between Spain and Portugal.

• establish trade routes to Asia.

• end the Hundred Years' War.

• create a military alliance between European nations.

The food most commonly eaten by the crew of a caravel was:

• Salted meat and biscuits

• Fresh vegetables

• Dried fruits

• Fish

How did European exploration change the world?

• It led to the discovery of new lands and trade routes.

• It caused the extinction of many species.

• It resulted in the isolation of Europe from the rest of the world.

• It had no significant impact on global history.

Prince Henry the Navigator was known for:

• Being a famous explorer himself

• Establishing a school for navigation

• Discovering the Americas

• Leading the first voyage around the world

How do malaria and quinine demonstrate the Columbian Exchange?

• Malaria and quinine were both native to the Americas and spread to Europe and Africa through the Columbian Exchange.

• Malaria was introduced to the Americas by European settlers, while quinine, a treatment for malaria, was discovered in the Americas and brought back to Europe.

• Both malaria and quinine originated in Europe and were spread to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange.

• Malaria and quinine were both discovered in Africa and spread to the Americas and Europe through the Columbian Exchange.

The main goal of exploration in the 1400s was:

• To establish trade routes and find an alternative sea route to Asia

• To spread religion

• To conquer new lands

• To discover new cultures

Why were a caravel's triangular sails an important development?

• They allowed the ship to sail against the wind.

• They increased the ship's cargo capacity.

• They made the ship more stable in rough seas.

• They reduced the cost of building the ship.

The purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas was to:

• to settle rivalry between Spain and Portugal.

• establish a peace agreement between European nations.

• create a trade alliance between Portugal and Spain.

• set the terms for the end of the Hundred Years' War.