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Age of Exploration Introduction Quiz
Age of Exploration Introduction Quiz
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Bonus Question: The 1400's is the same as the 15th century
False
True
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At the beginning, before America was discovered, what was the major reason for exploration?
New, faster trade routes with Asia
To find the North Pole
To conquer other countries
To see if the earth was flat
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What country was considered to be the leader of the beginning of the Age of Exploration? (Hint: Henry the Navigator)
Portugal
England
France
Spain
4
__________, was jealous of Portugal’s expeditions and the resulting wealth and decided to begin its own explorations.
Spain
Germany
Finland
England
5
Approximately when did the Age of Exploration begin?
Early 1800's
mid 1400's
1200's
Late 1900's
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These early explorers, instead of reaching Asia, discovered what we know today as __________.
India
The Americas
Antarctica
The Azores
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What mode of transportation were the explorers using to hopefully speed things up?
Horses
Airplanes
Bicycles
Ships
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After America was discovered, the main motivations for the Age of Exploration would change from a trade route to:
Gold, Gobstoppers, Google
Guns, God, Gadgets
God, Glory, Gold
Glory, Gophers, Gum
9
Early Portuguese explorers travelled SOUTH along the western coast of Africa in search of a new route to Asia.
False
True
10
However, Spain didn't head south like Portugal, they went ______ across the Atlantic Ocean to try and reach Asia.
East
West
North
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Portuguese explorers were so successful that _______, the capital of Portugal, became the main trade center of Europe.
London
Lisbon
Paris
Madrid
12
What is the correct order of historical time periods? (also the order of social studies classes in 6th/7th/8th grade)
1) Middle Ages 2) Ancient Civilizations 3) Age of Exploration
1) Ancient Civilizations 2) Middle Ages 3) Age of Exploration
1) Age of Exploration 2) Ancient Civilizations 3) Middle Ages
1) Age of Exploration 2) Middle Ages 3) Ancient Civilizations
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European traders and merchants wanted new trade routes with Asia because the ______ _______ was too slow.
Abby Road
Country Road
Yellow brick road
Silk Road
14
The Age of Exploration is considered to have occurred mostly with four European nations. They are:
Germany, Italy Ireland, Finland
Portugal, Spain, France and England.
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What advantage did England, France, Portugal, and Spain have over other European nations during the Age of Exploration?
They had a lot of willing people
They had kings and queens.
They were rich
Access to the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
