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1
What became more popular with the invention of the printing press?
travel literature
the spread of the Bible
writing letters
reading graphic novels
2
Bartolomeu Dias circumnavigated the Cape of Good Hope as the first European.
True
False
3
Which influential figures didn't play a crucial role in revolutionizing the European world?
Erasmus of Rotterdam
Christopher Columbus
Franz Kafka
Martin Luther
4
After the early explorers the conquerors, who searched for gold treasures, were the first to follow them.
False
True
5
Which Greek historian travelled to Egypt and Anatolia to write travel accounts?
Herodotus
Ptolemy
Pliny the Elder
Aristotle
6
Which of these questions is not among the questions you should take into consideration when dealing with trav. acc.?
What topics does the author consider to be of importance?
Who wrote the travel account?
What did the traveller have for lunch?
What interests might have motivated the traveller?
7
How many soldiers did Hernando Cortez have in his army when he conquered the mighty empire of the Aztecs
around 500
over 3000
shortly under 1500
8
What encouraged sea captains and sailors to carry out more expeditions?
wanderlust
patrons motivated by economic interests
the dream of being a well-known explorer
9
Which part of the world had the most travellers during the Middle Ages?
The Orient and Arabic/Muslim World with their pilgrims and merchants.
East Asia with Chinese Buddhists and merchants.
Europe with Medieval European pilgrims and merchants.
10
What is a primary source of historical information as to travel accounts?
archaeological findings
contemporary novels
the observations and experiences of travellers
official government documents
11
From when till when did the Early Modern Era last (approximately)?
1100-1600
1000-1500
1800-2000
1500-1800
12
The main goal of the European travelers in the Middle Ages was Africa.
True
False
13
Who was not one of the first colonial powers that followed Portugal and Spain, setting up colonies all around the world?
Norway
The Netherlands
France
14
What were the main reasons for travel in the Middle Ages
science and social interests
religion and trading
war and money
15
Travellers' accounts were a new genre founded in the Early Modern Era.
True
False
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Why can't travel accounts be considered purely objective sources?
They only contain myths and legends.
They are always politically motivated.
They were written in an incomprehensible language.
They reflect the values and priorities of their authors.
