WorksheetsChapter 21 Lesson 1 Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
What were the items that were considered so valuable from Asia?
gold and silver
silks and spices
diamonds and pearls
tools and weapons
The astrolabe was an instrument that helped sailors find their __________________________ at sea.
latitude
longitude
speed
direction
Which instrument helped sailors determine their direction at sea?
speedometer
odometer
compass
guild
During the late Middle Ages, most educated Europeans were aware that the earth was round.
True
False
Why was Portugal able to take the lead in exploring new trade routes to Asia?
France didn't have the money
Spain was fighting a civil war
England and Italy too busy trading
England, France, and Spain were fighting wars
What was Prince Henry's nickname?
the conqueror
the navigator
the emperor
the terminator
Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach India?
Vasco da Gama
Bartolomeau Dias
Christopher Columbus
Prince Henry
Christopher Columbus's plan was to sail north in order to reach Asia.
True
False
What was the name of the Native American people Columbus encountered?
Iroquois
Seminole
Cherokee
Taino
How many trips did Columbus make to the "New World"?
1
2
3
4
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided South America between Spain and Portugal.
True
False
What was Ferdinand Magellan's primary goal?
discover new land
conquer Native Americas
sail around America to Asia
prove the world was round
Where did Magellan die?
South America
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Indian Ocean
