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Pearson Chapter 2: The Age of Exploration
Pearson Chapter 2: The Age of Exploration
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What does "circumnavigate" mean?
draw circles around a map
another name for a round compass
go around in circles
sail completely around the world
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What did Prince Henry of Portugal do?
invented the compass
built the first highway to Asia
started a navigation school
passed exploration laws
3
Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain need money from trade with Asia?
They needed money to pay for a war Spain had recently fought
They needed money to pay for more ships.
They needed money to buy more land.
They needed money for their Home Shopping Network purchases
4
Why did European diseases brought by the Spanish affect the Native Americans so much?
They weren't used to the new food.
There were so many Native Americans.
They lived so close together.
Their bodies had no defense against the new germs.
5
Did Christopher Columbus really reach Asia?
Are we studying Christopher Columbus?
Yes
Maybe
No
6
What is meant by "Columbian Exchange"?
gifts traded between Columbus and Native American tribes
movement of people,animals,plants,etc.,between Hemispheres
items given to Columbus by the King and Queen for exploring
money, land, and goods given by Columbus to his crew
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How did sailors use the astrolabe?
to find how many miles into the ocean they were
to find which direction they were going
to find how far north or south of the equator they were
to find the nearest McDonalds
8
Why did Columbus name the area where he landed the West Indies?
Columbus thought it sounded pretty.
Columbus thought he was in Asia near India.
Columbus thought he would recognize his independence.
Columbus thought he would honor the Indians.
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What direction did Columbus plan to sail to reach Asia?
North
West
East
South
10
What is a "compass"?
a tool telling which direction you are going
a tool telling time
a tool telling temperature
a tool telling how far north or south of equator
11
What area was called "New Spain"?
Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland
islands in the Caribbean, parts of North and South America
the eastern coast of South America
India, China, and other sections of Asia
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Why wasn't Portugal interested in Columbus's plan for reaching Asia?
Portugal didn't like Columbus.
Portugal had already decided to stop exploring.
Portugal didn't think there was a sea route to Asia.
Portugal had already reached India with their explorations.
13
In what ways were the lives of Native Americans changed because the Spanish came?
began driving, started using "yo" a lot, gave up jewelry
took over cities,gave up old beliefs, became slaves
gave them gold, used medicines, wore shoes
stopped hunting,started begging, wore rags
14
What does "epidemic" mean?
a route that is taken to avoid thieves and rough roads
a tool sailors used to navigate in the ocean
the newest version of the iPhone
an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many
15
What mistake did Magellan make about his voyage to Asia?
He thought the journey to Asia was not possible.
He thought the journey to Asia would be a short one.
He thought the journey to Asia should start by going North.
He thought the journey to Asia should go overland.
16
What is the definition of "merchants"?
people who leave familiar places and go to new places
people who know how to find their way at sea
people who buy and sell goods
people who know how to build ships
17
What does "expedition" mean?
a short vacation
unexpected event
organized chaos
an organized journey
18
Why did Ponce de Leon travel north into Florida from Puerto Rico?
He was looking for the Fountain of Youth.
He was looking for Disney World.
He was looking for spices.
He was looking for gold.
19
Why was Portugal a good place to explore from?
It was located right on the ocean.
It had many smooth highways to travel on.
Portugal? What's that?
It was a place nobody wanted to stay in.
20
What are some products that traveled FROM the Americas TO Europe in the Columbian Exchange?
corn, peanuts, potatoes. squash
books, maps, tools, glass
iPods, laptops, cell phones, iPads
wheat, rice, peaches, lettuce
21
How did sailors use the compass?
to find how far north or south of the equator they were
to find the nearest McDonalds
to find how many miles into the ocean they were
to find which direction they were going
22
What are improvements made to the caravel?
larger, heavier, rectangular sails
longer, wider, circular sails
broader, deeper, oval sails
smaller, lighter, triangular sails
23
What does "conquistador" mean?
North Grove teachers
Italian mapmakers
Portuguese sailors
Spanish soldiers
24
Why did the European merchants want to find a sea route to Asia?
highways had speed limits, gas stations, to be more scenic
roads were incomplete, merchants, to be happy
roads were dangerous, thieves, to be quicker
interstates were under construction, speed bumps, to be cool
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What is another reason that Portugal was a good place to explore from?
Its rulers were harsh so people wanted to get away.
Its rulers encouraged and even paid for voyages.
Its rulers passed laws requiring exploration.
Portugal? Was that mentioned in this chapter?
26
What are some products that traveled FROM Europe TO the Americas?
wheat, rice, peaches, lettuce
iPods, laptops, cell phones, iPads
corn, peanuts, potatoes, squash
books, maps, tools, glass
27
What is the meaning of the word "navigation"?
the process explorers use to find sailors to sail the ships
the process rulers use to get people to explore
the process toolmakers use to make their tools
the process sailors use to plan a course and find location
28
What is an "astrolabe"?
a tool telling the temperature
a tool telling the time
a tool telling sailors how far north or south of the equator
a tool telling which direction you are going
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Why did Prince Henry start his school of navigation?
to give sailors something to do in their spare time
to teach mapmaking,gain wealth from trade,improve sea travel
to make sure he would be remembered forever
to teach road-making skills,sign-making, become a merchant
