The Age Of Discovery - Ancient Voyages Of Discovery

The video explores the history of exploration from ancient times to the Renaissance. It highlights the isolation of pre-Renaissance societies and the subsequent Age of Discovery led by explorers like Columbus. Ancient civilizations such as the Romans, Greeks, and Phoenicians were early explorers, with Ptolemy's maps significantly influencing European geography. The video also discusses the daring voyages of the Vikings, who reached the New World long before Columbus, and the contributions of Egyptians and Babylonians to early exploration.

Which ancient civilization was known for establishing colonies throughout the Mediterranean?

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Romans

What was Ptolemy's significant contribution to world geography?

• He was the first to sail around Africa

• He invented the compass

• He created a map of the known world

• He discovered America

According to Ptolemy's map, what did Columbus believe he would reach by sailing west from Spain?

• India

• Africa

• Australia

• China

Which group of explorers is believed to have reached North America before Columbus?

• Phoenicians

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Vikings

What evidence suggests that the Vikings reached the New World?

• They left detailed maps

• They left written accounts of their adventures

• They traded with Native Americans

• They built permanent settlements