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WorksheetsThe Age of Exploration
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
This invention used the Earth's magnetic poles to help explores find directions.
Which of the following are reasons Europeans explored the world?
to build wealth
to conquer the Indians
to spread Christianity
to find Native Americans
to gain fame and glory
Which direction did Christopher Columbus sail in his attempt to reach Asia?
north
south
east
west
What was the overall effect of the Columbian Exchange on most of the native people of North America?
It was harmful to them.
It had no effect on them.
It was good for them.
It improved their lives.
Who brough enslaved Africans to the New World?
No one. They were already there.
The Europeans. They had been using slaves long before they came to the New Word.
The Native Americans. They needed help fighting the Europeas,
The Chinese. They wanted more labor to make silk.
The Arabs/Middle Easterns connected Europe to countries like ___________ through the Silk Road.
India
China
America
South Africa
Which best describes the Silk Road?
A road that was the color of silk.
A network of roads used for trading. between Europe and Asia.
What were some dangers on the Silk Road?
merchants selling their goods
difficult terrain
