European Exploration and Colonization

In the early 15th century, Portugal initiated a program of exploration to control trade routes and resources. Prince Henry established a navigation school, leading to significant advancements in exploration. Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, while Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492. These explorations spread European culture and ideas globally.

What was the primary goal of the Portuguese exploration program that began in 1419?

• To establish colonies in the Americas

• To obtain African resources and find a sea route to Asia

• To find a land route to Asia

• To spread Christianity across Africa

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Portuguese exploration program?

• Controlling the spice trade

• Finding a sea route to Asia

• Spreading Renaissance culture

• Obtaining African gold, salt, and ivory

Who established a school for navigation in Portugal?

• Martin Luther

• Prince Henry of Portugal

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What was one of the key activities at Prince Henry's navigation school?

• Teaching Latin and Greek

• Training soldiers for exploration

• Collecting information about tides, currents, and stars

• Building large warships

Which Portuguese explorer finally reached India in 1498?

• Christopher Columbus

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

Under which country's flag did Christopher Columbus sail?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had found on his first voyage west in 1492?

• The Northwest Passage

• A new continent

• A sea route to India

• The Fountain of Youth

Which continents did Columbus discover that were unknown to Europeans at the time?

• Europe and Asia

• North and South America

• Australia and Antarctica

• Asia and Africa

What was one of the significant impacts of European exploration?

• The isolation of European countries

• The spread of Renaissance culture and religious ideas

• The decline of Renaissance culture

• The end of the spice trade

What was a major reason for European explorers establishing colonies in far-flung lands?

• To find new agricultural lands

• To seek trade and wealth

• To spread democracy

• To escape European wars