WorksheetsExplorers & Expeditions (Social Studies)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which explorer gave the Pacific Ocean its name?
a)
Bartolomeu Dias
b)
Vasco da Gama
c)
Ferdinand Magellan
d)
James Cook
2.
The water passage that flows between Spain and Africa is called:
a)
The Spanish Channel
b)
The Straight of Gibraltar
c)
The Cape of Good Hope
d)
The Spanama Canal
3.
Which country did Christopher Columbus FIRST approach to finance his voyage?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Portugal
d)
United States
4.
The Cape of Good Hope is the traditional point where the Atlantic Ocean:
a)
Meets the Indian Ocean
b)
Intersects the Bermuda Triangle
c)
Meets the Pacific Ocean
d)
Is calm enough for sailors to pass through
5.
Prior to the 18th century, a fabled southern continent was referred to as ____ Australis
a)
Pacifica
b)
Mar
c)
Terra
d)
Mappa
6.
Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope?
a)
Bartolomeu Dias
b)
Christopher Columbus
c)
Ferdinand Magellan
d)
Sir Doge
7.
Which European nobleman established a school of navigation in the 15th century?
a)
Dora the Explorer
b)
Henry the Navigator
c)
Philip the Sailor
d)
Harold the Wise
8.
On a Portuguese Caravel, what was the purpose of the triangular sails?
a)
To catch side winds in order to maneuver better
b)
A more intimidating look when raiding
c)
Better stability during storms
d)
To differentiate Portuguese ships from Spanish Galleons
9.
The first European to sail to India was:
a)
Ferdinand Magellan
b)
Vasco da Gama
c)
Pytheas
d)
Nicolaus Copernicus
10.
What does the word "renaissance" mean?
a)
Learning
b)
Rebirth
c)
Explorer
d)
Discovery
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