Age of Explorations - Means and Motives

4. What event in the 15th century made it more difficult for Europeans to obtain spices via land routes?

11. What was a key factor that increased European curiosity about the world beyond their borders?

20. What skill did European sailors have to improve to explore the open seas effectively?

13. What design feature of Northern ships made them more suitable for rougher waters?

16. How did European sailors measure time at sea?

1. What was one of the main reasons Europeans were motivated to explore during the mid-1400s?

15. Which of the following instruments was used by sailors to determine the ship’s latitude?

17. What was a major disadvantage of early Mediterranean ships for long voyages?

2. What caused the high price of spices in Europe during the 1400s?

12. Which of the following navigation techniques did European sailors typically rely on during shorter voyages?

18. Which event made it difficult for Europeans to use the Silk Road to access Asian goods?

5. What was one of the primary goals of European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

19. Which of the following was NOT a primary motive for European exploration in the 15th century?

10. Why were Europeans particularly enthusiastic about obtaining spices?

6. What type of ship did Portuguese shipbuilders develop to improve long voyages?

3. Why were spices so important to Europeans during the Middle Ages?

7. What navigational tool helped sailors measure the height of the sun, moon, and stars to determine their latitude?

14. What innovation did Portuguese shipbuilders introduce to make ships more seaworthy for long voyages?

8. Which invention, originally from China, helped European sailors determine direction at sea?

9. How did sailors traditionally measure the speed of their ship?