Motivations for Exploration
What was the primary economic motivation for exploration?
A. Spreading Christianity
B. Economic gain through trade and precious metals
C. Gaining national pride
D. Improving navigation tools
B. Economic gain through trade and precious metals
What was a common disease among sailors due to a lack of vitamin C?
A. Malaria
B. Smallpox
C. Scurvy
D. Typhus
C. Scurvy
Which crop was introduced to Europe from the Americas?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Potato
D. Cassava
C. Potato
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
A. Vasco da Gama
B. Hernan Cortes
C. Francisco Pizarro
D. Ferdinand Magellan
B. Hernan Cortes
Which crop became a staple in Africa due to its high nutritional value?
A. Potato
B. Cassava
C. Tobacco
D. Maize
B. Cassava
Which motivation focused on spreading religion to new lands?
A. Gold
B. Glory
C. God
D. Governance
C. God
What was a typical punishment for sailors who broke the rules?
A. Imprisonment
B. Flogging
C. Fines
D. Mutiny
B. Flogging
What was one major animal introduced to the Americas from Europe?
A. Buffalo
B. Horse
C. Llama
D. Elephant
B. Horse
Who was the first European to circumnavigate the globe?
A. John Cabot
B. Henry Hudson
C. Ferdinand Magellan
D. Jacques Cartier
C. Ferdinand Magellan
What was a positive impact of the Age of Exploration?
A. Expansion of global trade networks
B. Spread of diseases
C. Enslavement of indigenous people
D. Competition for resources
A. Expansion of global trade networks
Which technological advancement improved map-making during the Age of Exploration?
A. Caravels
B. Magnetic compass
C. Astrolabe
D. Enhanced cartography
D. Enhanced cartography
Which of the following was NOT a condition faced by sailors?
A. Cramped living spaces
B. Sanitary conditions
C. Limited food supplies
D. Harsh discipline
B. Sanitary conditions
Which disease was introduced to the Americas by Europeans? A. Malaria
B. Smallpox
C. Typhus
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which explorer discovered a sea route from Portugal to India?
A. Juan Ponce de Leon
B. Vasco da Gama
C. Jacques Cartier
D. Prince Henry the Navigator
B. Vasco da Gama
What system connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas in trade?
A. Columbian Exchange
B. Silk Road
C. Triangle Trade
D. Spice Trade
C. Triangle Trade
What ship design, developed by the Portuguese, was crucial for long voyages?
A. Galleon
B. Caravel
C. Frigate
D. Schooner
B. Caravel
What was a common reason for malnutrition among sailors?
A. Lack of clean water
B. Poorly preserved food
C. Limited food supplies
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What was the significant impact of sugar cultivation in the Americas?
A. Spread of diseases
B. Introduction of new crops
C. Growth of the transatlantic slave trade
D. Improvement in sailor diets
C. Growth of the transatlantic slave trade
Which explorer searched for the Fountain of Youth?
A. Hernan Cortes
B. Henry Hudson
C. Juan Ponce de Leon
D. Jacques Cartier
C. Juan Ponce de Leon
What was one negative impact of the Age of Exploration?
A. Spread of new technologies
B. Devastation of Native American populations
C. Improved global diets
D. Introduction of new crops
B. Devastation of Native American populations
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration? A. Seeking wealth
B. Expanding scientific knowledge
C. Desire to create democratic governments
D. Spreading Christianity
C. Desire to create democratic governments
Which navigational tool was essential for determining latitude at sea?
A. Sextant
B. Magnetic compass
C. Astrolabe
D. Chronometer
C. Astrolabe
What livestock introduced by Europeans had a profound impact on agriculture and diet in the Americas?
A. Sheep
B. Pigs
C. Chickens
D. Goats
B. Pigs
Which explorer claimed Newfoundland for England?
A. John Cabot
B. Jacques Cartier
C. Ferdinand Magellan
D. Vasco da Gama
A. John Cabot
Which commodity drove the growth of the transatlantic slave trade?
A. Silver
B. Tobacco
C. Sugar
D. Spices
C. Sugar