Age of Exploration

What significant event in 1453 led European kingdoms to seek alternative Afro-Eurasian trade routes?

• The discovery of the New World

• The rise of the Venetian Republic

• The Ottoman capture of Constantinople

• The Black Death pandemic

What was Prince Henry's primary contribution to Portuguese exploration?

• He personally led many voyages around Africa

• He funded and encouraged exploration, navigation studies, and tool development

• He discovered the sea route to India

• He established the first Portuguese colonies in the Americas

How did the Portuguese Empire's initial approach to wealth extraction differ from the Spanish Empire's?

• The Portuguese focused on establishing colonies, while the Spanish controlled trade routes

• The Portuguese focused on controlling shipping and trading routes, while the Spanish controlled land and people

• The Portuguese sought gold and slaves, while the Spanish sought spices and porcelain

• The Portuguese partnered with African women traders, while the Spanish relied on military conquest

From the perspective of indigenous people, what were some of the consequences of colonization?

• Increased wealth and access to new goods

• The loss of land, life, religious beliefs, and community assets

• Opportunities for new trade partnerships with Europeans

• The establishment of new, advanced infrastructure like roads and bridges

What was a significant long-term consequence of Magellan's voyage?

• The immediate end of global slavery.

• The establishment of peaceful global trade routes.

• The opening of the world to global transportation and exchange.

• The discovery of a cure for all known pandemics.

Which of the following was a key advantage for Iberian explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• Advanced manufacturing skills for trade goods.

• Extensive knowledge of global trade procedures.

• Superior sailing technology and weaponry.

• A complete understanding of global longitudes.

How did Spanish conquistadors like Cortés and Pizarro often gain an advantage in conquering indigenous empires?

• By relying solely on their superior weaponry.

• By forming alliances with rival indigenous communities.

• By introducing new agricultural techniques.

• By establishing fair trade agreements.

What was a major factor contributing to the devastating decline of indigenous American populations after European contact?

• The widespread adoption of European farming methods.

• The lack of resistance to European diseases like smallpox.

• The forced migration to European cities.

• The introduction of new animal species.