Age of Exploration Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

Who were the conquistadors?

• Spanish explorers who conquered land for Spain.

• Sailors who built ships.

• Rulers of colonies.

What is a colony?

• A settlement ruled by another country.

• A type of ship.

• A path for travel.

What is a caravel?

• A faster and safer ship.

• A type of compass.

• A trade good.

Why did Europeans search for faster trade routes to Asia?

• To find new lands with natural resources.

• To spread Christianity.

• To build empires.

Why did rulers send explorers to claim land?

• To make their empires larger.

• To build faster ships.

• To learn new languages.

What did Europeans want to spread to new parts of the world?

• Christianity.

• Gold.

• Trade goods.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for European exploration?

• To build faster ships.

• To gain wealth.

• To gain fame and national pride.

What did Europeans hope to achieve by finding the Northwest Passage?

• A shorter route to Asia.

• A new type of ship.

• A new religion.

Why did Europeans want to spread Christianity?

• To convert new people to their religion.

• To find new spices.

• To gain wealth.

What is the main function of an astrolabe?

• To help sailors know their location using the stars and sun.

• To build ships.

• To find gold.