European Exploration and Its Motivations

The video explores the motivations behind European exploration from 1450 to 1648, focusing on the pursuit of gold, religious expansion, and national glory. It discusses mercantilism as a driving economic force, the role of Christianity in spreading European influence, and the technological advancements that enabled maritime empires. The video concludes with a call to further study and preparation for exams.

What were the primary motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Science, Art, and Culture

• Peace, Love, and Unity

• Trade, Agriculture, and Industry

What economic system dominated Europe during the Age of Exploration?

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

How did mercantilism view the world's wealth?

• As a pie with a fixed size

• As a limitless ocean

• As an infinite resource

• As a renewable resource

Which empire controlled the land routes to Asia, prompting Europeans to seek sea routes?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

Which religious group was particularly active in spreading Christianity during European exploration?

• Dominicans

• Franciscans

• Jesuits

• Benedictines

What was a significant religious motivation for European exploration?

• To establish new trade routes

• To spread Christianity

• To discover new lands

• To find new spices

What type of empire did European states establish during the Age of Exploration?

• Industrial empires

• Nomadic empires

• Maritime empires

• Land-based empires

What was a key technological advancement in ship design during this period?

• The steam engine

• The caravel

• The galleon

• The trireme

Which navigational instrument helped sailors determine latitude?

• Sextant

• Astrolabe

• Chronometer

• Barometer

What was the purpose of the triangular sail known as the lateen?

• To enhance ship speed

• To increase cargo capacity

• To allow ships to sail against the wind

• To improve ship stability