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Age of Exploration

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Export means to ____ goods to other countries

a)

Buy

b)

Trade

c)

Sell

d)

Give

2.

The 3 G's of Exploration are:

(a)  

3.

The Age of Exploration is also known as the:

a)

Age of Science

b)

Age of Exploring

c)

Age of Discovery

d)

I have no idea

4.

Import means to ____ goods from other countries.

a)

Buy

b)

Steal

c)

Give

d)

Force

5.

When did the Age of Exploration happen?

a)

1490-1604

b)

1540-1607

c)

1493-1607

d)

1492-1607

6.

What is the acronym used to explain the 5 countries involved in exploration?

(a)  

7.

What tool uses a magnetic needle to navigate direction?

a)

Astrolabe

b)

Ship

c)

Compass

d)

GPS

8.

The New World was also known as:

a)

India

b)

Spain

c)

Americas

d)

Portugal

9.

Spanish soldiers who conquered people in other lands are known as:

a)

Warriors

b)

Conquistadors

c)

Conquests

10.

What religion did explorers want to spread to other nations?

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

11.

What was one of the most effective ways for people to travel around the world in the past?

a)

Airplanes

b)

Trains

c)

Ships

d)

Automobiles

12.

Why were countries interested in exploration during the Age of Exploration?

a)

To find new trade routes and business opportunities

b)

To discover new culture

c)

To find new sources of entertainment

d)

To expand their military power

13.

What was one major mistake Columbus made during his voyages?

a)

He got lost at sea and never returned

b)

He accidentally discovered North America instead of India

c)

He failed to bring back valuable goods

d)

He was unable to use navigation tools

14.

Which was NOT an example of a valuable good?

a)

Silk

b)

Spice

c)

Compass

d)

Gold

15.

What caused a decrease in populations of Native Americans?

a)

COVID-19

b)

Diseases

c)

War killings

d)

I have no idea