WorksheetsAge of Exploration
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Export means to ____ goods to other countries
Buy
Trade
Sell
Give
The 3 G's of Exploration are:
(a)
The Age of Exploration is also known as the:
Age of Science
Age of Exploring
Age of Discovery
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Import means to ____ goods from other countries.
Buy
Steal
Give
Force
When did the Age of Exploration happen?
1490-1604
1540-1607
1493-1607
1492-1607
What is the acronym used to explain the 5 countries involved in exploration?
(a)
What tool uses a magnetic needle to navigate direction?
Astrolabe
Ship
Compass
GPS
The New World was also known as:
India
Spain
Americas
Portugal
Spanish soldiers who conquered people in other lands are known as:
Warriors
Conquistadors
Conquests
What religion did explorers want to spread to other nations?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
What was one of the most effective ways for people to travel around the world in the past?
Airplanes
Trains
Ships
Automobiles
Why were countries interested in exploration during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes and business opportunities
To discover new culture
To find new sources of entertainment
To expand their military power
What was one major mistake Columbus made during his voyages?
He got lost at sea and never returned
He accidentally discovered North America instead of India
He failed to bring back valuable goods
He was unable to use navigation tools
Which was NOT an example of a valuable good?
Silk
Spice
Compass
Gold
What caused a decrease in populations of Native Americans?
COVID-19
Diseases
War killings
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