European History and Exploration Quiz

How many wives did Henry VIII have?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

Who is associated with the introduction of Presbyterianism in Scotland?

• John Knox

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• Louis XIV

Which event marked the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

• 1588

• 1618

• 1492

• 1648

What was the main outcome of the Peace of Augsburg?

• Leader chooses religion in HRE

• Freedom of religion for all

• End of the Thirty Years War

• Discovery of the New World

What did the Peace of Westphalia establish?

• Freedom of religion for all

• End of the Spanish Armada

• Start of the Age of Reason

• Discovery of America

Which two Italian city-states dominated the silk road trade?

• Genoa and Venice

• Rome and Florence

• Milan and Naples

• Pisa and Turin

Which spices were Europeans after during exploration?

• Nutmeg, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Peppers

• Salt, Sugar, Pepper, and Saffron

• Basil, Thyme, Oregano, and Mint

• Cumin, Coriander, Cardamom, and Ginger

What was one reason for European exploration?

• Advances in navigation

• Building pyramids

• Establishing democracy

• Writing new laws

Who was the Portuguese prince that funded explorers?

• Henry the Navigator

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

Which explorer was the first to sail to the southern tip of Africa?

• Dias

• Columbus

• Cortez

• Pizarro