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Exploration and Colonization
Exploration and Colonization
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Which of these was NOT a new piece of navigational technology during the Age of Exploration?
Caravel
Astrolabe
Typewriter
Accurate maps
2
The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of...
diseases, plants, animals, and humans
diseases, musical instruments, iPhones
fashion trends, plants, animals
types of cheese and dairy
3
What is Francisco Pizarro most famous for?
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
His expedition led to the fall of the Inca Empire.
His expedition was the first to explore North America since the Vikings.
His expedition led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
4
John Cabot, not Columbus, actually discovered the continent of North America.
False
True
5
What is Christopher Columbus most famous for?
His voyages marked the beginning of European exploration to the New World.
He led the first European explorations to Florida (Fountain of Youth)
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
His crew was the first group to circumnavigate the world.
6
What is Hernan Cortes most famous for?
His expedition led to the fall of the Inca Empire.
His expedition was the first to explore North America since the Vikings.
His expedition led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
7
How was the caravel better than other ships?
It was much cleaner!
It had electricity!
It could be steered!
It was faster!
8
Where was Prince Henry the Navigator from?
France
Portugal
The Netherlands
Spain
9
What were the 3 reasons why European explorers explored?
Gold, Gravy, Greece
Giants, Germany, Gold
Geese, God, Glory
Gold, God, Glory
10
Which of these was NOT a factor that led to the Age of Exploration?
New navigational technology
The quest for knowledge about the moon's phases
Desire for new trade routes to Asia
Mercantilism (Finite Wealth)
11
What country was Columbus sent from?
Spain
Portugal
The Netherlands
England
12
What is Juan Ponce de Leon most famous for?
His voyages marked the beginning of European exploration to the New World.
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
His expedition was the first to explore North America since the Vikings.
He led the first European explorations to Florida (Fountain of Youth)
13
What is John Cabot most famous for?
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
He led the first European explorations to Florida (Fountain of Youth)
His expedition was the first to explore North America since the Vikings.
His crew was the first group to circumnavigate the world.
14
What was a reason why European countries wanted to
colonize
the New World?
To establish exclusive rights to ancient art and antiques from the region.
To find new recipes for traditional European dishes.
To gain wealth, raw materials, and precious metals.
To promote a worldwide ban on all trade with foreign nations.
15
Why did explorers was to go to
Asia
via a
sea
route?
To find new types of chocolate
They didn't want to pay the hefty taxes on the land route
To escape from harsh winters in Europe
Asian spices were in highly desirable
16
What is Globalization?
the world becoming more connected
a trend where people exclusively eat local foods from their hometown.
"What a small world!"
A phenomenon where cultures become completely isolated from one another.
17
Which of these was NOT an effect of the Age of Exploration?
The invention of the airplane
The creation of social media platforms
Columbian Exchange
Slavery
18
What was the Age of Exploration?
A time when people focused exclusively on inventing new types of furniture.
Europeans exploring the New World for land, goods, and trading partners
Lasted from 1400-1600
A time characterized by the popularity of indoor sports and video games.
19
What is Ferdinand Magellan most famous for?
He led the first European explorations to Florida (Fountain of Youth)
His crew was the first group to circumnavigate the world.
His expedition was the first to explore North America since the Vikings.
He claimed the land that is now Canada for France.
20
Why was there a need for Mercantilism (government-controlled trade)?
To ensure that everyone had access to the same fashion trends
They realized that wealth/resources were finite and started to compete.
Trade had become more complex.
To promote free-range farming practices
21
Which countries were the main players in the Age of Exploration?
Portugal, Germany, France, England, and the Netherlands
Portugal, Germany, France, England, and the Bahamas
Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands
Portugal, Spain, France, Russia, and the Netherlands
22
As colonies grew, the demand for enslaved people also ________
grew
decreased
stayed the same
shrunk
23
Which of these was NOT an effect of the Age of Exploration?
Colonization
The development of modern art movements in Europe
The invention of the smartphone
Globalization
24
Portugal and Spain tried to "share" the New World by drawing...
the Line of Demarcation
A giant mural depicting their favorite mythical creatures.
A series of doodles illustrating their ideas for a new amusement park.
A map that only included places where they could find the best pizza.
