Explorers
Who was the Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the Cape of Good Hope and reach India?
Vasco da Gama
What was the name of the strait discovered by Ferdinand Magellan that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Strait of Magellan
What were the major consequences of the Age of Exploration on indigenous populations?
Cultural assimilation, diseases, displacement, and exploitation
What were the main motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
Wealth, fame, spreading Christianity, finding new trade routes, and acquiring territories.
What were some of the major navigational challenges faced by explorers during this era?
Lack of accurate maps, unpredictable weather, navigational instruments, and scurvy.
Which Italian explorer is credited with discovering America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Which European explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope, opening a sea route to Asia?
Bartolomeu Dias
How did the discovery of new trade routes impact European economies?
Increased wealth, expanded trade networks, and stimulated economic growth
Which European country was at the forefront of financing exploratory voyages?
Spain and Portugal.
How did diseases impact explorers and indigenous populations during the Age of Exploration?
Diseases brought by Europeans caused devastating epidemics among indigenous populations.
Who was the English explorer who circumnavigated the globe between 1577 and 1580?
Sir Francis Drake
Which Spanish conquistador discovered and named the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
What were the long-term effects of the Columbian Exchange?
Exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between Europe and the Americas
What role did religious fervor play in motivating explorers during this period?
Religious zeal to convert non-Christians and counter the spread of Islam.
What were the dangers posed by hostile indigenous populations encountered by explorers?
Violence, conflicts, resistance, and potential ambushes from indigenous groups.
Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?
Hernán Cortés
What was the name of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage, during which he reached the Americas?
The Voyage of the Santa Maria
How did the Age of Exploration contribute to the rise of European colonial empires?
Acquisition of colonies, control over resources, and establishment of global dominance
How did the desire for wealth and resources drive exploration?
Access to valuable resources, such as spices, gold, and precious metals.
How did extreme weather conditions affect exploration voyages?
Storms, hurricanes, strong currents, icebergs, and uncharted waters.
Who was the Portuguese explorer who established a sea route from Europe to India, bypassing Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias
Which Portuguese explorer discovered Brazil while searching for a route to India?
Pedro Álvares Cabral
What impact did the Age of Exploration have on technological advancements?
Advancements in navigation, cartography, shipbuilding, and astronomy
What impact did the Renaissance have on the motivations for exploration?
Renewed interest in classical knowledge, curiosity, and intellectual pursuits.
What role did lack of supplies and provisions play in the challenges faced by explorers?
Limited food supplies, water scarcity, malnutrition, and diseases due to poor hygiene.