8A - Chapter 1 - Lesson 2 Early Exploration Quiz

Who were the explorers sponsored by Portugal during the Age of Exploration? Mark only one oval.

• Christopher Columbus and Hernan Cortes

• Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias

• Francisco Pizarro and Amerigo Vespucci

• Francisco Pizarro and Christopher Columbus

Did Portugal have a port on the Mediterranean Sea? Mark only one oval.

• Yes

• No

Which Portuguese explorer found a sea route to Asia?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

Where was the Gold Coast and why was it called that?

• South America, due to its abundant gold resources

• Africa, due to its rich gold deposits

• North America, due to its golden beaches

• Asia, due to its valuable spice trade

What did Spain have to gain by supporting Columbus and his voyages?

• Access to new allies

• Wealth, Domination, and the spread of Christianity

• Control over African gold mines and domination of the spice trade

• Exploration of the New World and and to make peace with Indigenous peoples

Where did Columbus think he landed on his first voyage? Where did he actually land? Explain his mistake.

• Columbus believed he landed in India but landed in the Caribbean. His mistake was due to miscalculations in navigation and the mistaken belief that the Earth was smaller than it was.

• Columbus believed he landed in China but landed in North America. His mistake was due to misinterpretation of the geographical information available at the time.

• Columbus believed he landed in Africa but landed in South America. His mistake was due to confusion caused by the lack of accurate maps and navigational tools.

• Columbus believed he landed in Japan but landed in Australia. His mistake was due to the unfamiliarity with the geography of the regions he encountered.

Why did Pope Alexander VI order a line of demarcation? What was the line of demarcation?

• The line of demarcation was established to prevent conflicts over territory near the South Pole.

• The line of demarcation was a boundary between European and indigenous territories in the New World, established to protect the rights of indigenous peoples. Pope Alexander VI ordered it to ensure fair treatment and prevent exploitation.

• The line of demarcation was a separation between Catholic and Protestant territories in the New World, established to maintain religious harmony. Pope Alexander VI ordered it to prevent religious conflicts.

• The line of demarcation was an invisible line between Portuguese territories in the east and Spanish territories in the west. Pope Alexander VI ordered it to settle disputes between the two nations.

What is the significance of Magellan's voyage? Choose the best answer.

• Magellan's voyage proved that the Earth was round and not flat.

• Magellan's voyage was the first circumnavigation of the globe, demonstrating the possibility of global travel.

• Magellan's voyage discovered a new continent in the Pacific Ocean.

• Magellan's voyage led to the discovery of the Northwest Passage.

Where did Ferdinand Magellan die? Mark only one oval.

• Philippines

• Brazil

• Spain

• Portugal

What were the factors that allowed Cortes and Pizarro to conquer the mighty empires of the Aztecs and Inca with their small forces?

• Guns

• Offers of riches such as Gold and Fame

• Guns, Canons, Horses, and a sense of humor

• Guns, Canons, Horses, and ability to spread diseases