Age of Exploration and Conquest Quiz

What event marked a turning point in European history in May of 1453?

• The signing of a treaty

• The Fall of Constantinople

• The beginning of the Renaissance

• The discovery of America

Who was "Prince Henry the Navigator"?

• An English explorer

• A Spanish conquistador

• An Italian navigator

• A Portuguese prince

What technological advancements helped fuel European exploration in the 15th century?

• Astrolabes and magnetic compasses

• Steam engines and airplanes

• Telephones and computers

• Sails and oars

What was one of the main motivations for European powers to explore Africa?

• Seeking alliances with existing kingdoms

• Finding new territories for colonization

• Accessing food, gold, and slaves

• Spreading Christianity

What was the outcome of Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• He reached India

• He discovered Canada

• He landed in the Bahamas

• He established trade routes

Who circumnavigated the entire globe?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabbot

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortez

Which empire did Hernan Cortes conquer in Mexico?

• The Mayan Empire

• The Aztec Empire

• The Inca Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was a significant consequence of European diseases introduced to Native Americans?

• Increased population

• Widespread trade

• Mass death of indigenous people

• Strengthened alliances

What phrase did the British East India Company use as part of their imperial strategy?

• "Trade and peace"

• "Explore and conquer"

• "Divide and conquer"

• "Unity through diversity"