Age of Exploration
Authored by Charles Githinji
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select the causes of the Age of Exploration.
Desire for New Trade Routes
Demand for Spices and Luxury Goods
The Quest for Wealth
To integrate and meet with other nations
Fall of Constantinople (1453)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?
He proved once and for all that the earth is round
His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas
He opened up a new trade route to Asia
He was the greatest mapmaker of his time
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?
The desire for riches and power
Devotion to the Spanish King and Queen
His interest in geography
The chance to explore new territories
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
To sail around the globe is called
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe that Marco Polo traveled on called?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Name this device used by explorers.
An astrolabe
A compass
Telescope
A sandglass timer
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