Explorers and Innovations of Discovery

The video explores the Age of Discovery, highlighting the economic motivations, religious influences, and technological innovations that drove European exploration. It discusses the spread of Christianity and the role of key explorers and conquistadors in shaping global trade and cultural exchanges.

What was a major economic motivation for European explorers during the Age of Discovery?

• To establish new religious centers

• To find new lands for settlement

• To increase trade with Asian markets

• To escape political unrest in Europe

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Age of Discovery?

• Desire to spread Christianity

• Need for new agricultural techniques

• Political and economic competition

• Demand for gold and spices

What does the term 'religious diffusion' refer to in the context of the Age of Discovery?

• The spread of religious beliefs across boundaries

• The blending of different religions

• The decline of traditional religions

• The creation of new religious sects

Which innovation allowed ships to sail against the wind during the Age of Discovery?

• The latine sail

• The sextant

• The compass

• The astrolabe

Who was the first explorer to reach India by sea?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francis Drake

Which explorer is credited with discovering the 'New World' for Europeans?

• Hernando Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

Who conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernando Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco da Gama

Which explorer is known for the first circumnavigation of the world?

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco da Gama

• Francis Drake

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer was known for being a successful pirate and also circumnavigated the globe?

• Francis Drake

• Jacques Cartier

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

Which explorer laid the foundation for French influence in Canada?

• Vasco da Gama

• Francis Drake

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando Cortes