Download the age of exploration

THE AGE OF EXPLORATION
European trade with Asia was controlled by ____________ and
the _________________ Empire. Spain and Portugal wanted
direct access because they wanted _____________ to be less
expensive.
Technological Advancements
1.
1.
How they were useful for exploration
2.
2.
3.
3.
What role did Christianity play in the Age of Exploration?
EXPLORERS &
Achievements
Christopher
Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand
Magellan
Imperialism:
Portugal
Spain
The Dutch
France and England
5. Revolution
1. Exploration
2. Colonies
3. Mercantilism
4. Imperialism
1. One reason Spain sponsored the first
voyage of Columbus to the west was to
(1) find a more direct trade route to Asia
(2) obtain military technology
(3) make contact with the Empire of Benin
(4) trade in established ports in the Americas
2. • The Americas are referred to as the
“New World.”
• Eastern Asia is referred to as the “Far East.”
• Southwest Asia is referred to as part of the
“Middle East.”
Whose perspective is best represented by
these regional place names?
(1) Chinese (3) European
(2) African (4) Indian
3. One reason Spain sponsored the first
voyage of Columbus to the west was to
(1) find a more direct trade route to Asia
(2) obtain military technology
(3) make contact with the Empire of Benin
(4) trade in established ports in the Americas
4. Why is the year 1492 considered a turning
point in history?
(1) The Spanish established an exchange
between Europe and the Americas.
(2) The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to
the east coast of Africa.
(3) Muslim Arab armies succeeded in
conquering Egypt and Syria.
(4) The British established control over new
territories in India.
5. In the 1500s, European attempts to
establish colonies in Africa were hindered by
(1) the abolition of the slave trade
(2) the cooperative efforts of Christian and
Islamic missionaries
(3) a variety of geographic obstacles in Africa
(4) a widespread unified resistance by African
tribal leaders
6. In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was
a major reason for the European voyages of
exploration?
(1) introduction of Enlightenment ideas
(2) desire to control Constantinople
(3) rapid industrialization
(4) need for alternate trade routes
7. What was a result of the efforts of Prince
Henry of Portugal, Christopher Columbus,
and Ferdinand Magellan?
(1) The importance of Mediterranean trade
routes was established.
(2) The modern concept of universal human
rights was promoted.
(3) The European view of the physical world
was transformed.
(4) An understanding of the benefits of
cultural diversity was encouraged.
8. Which statement accurately reflects
population changes that occurred as a result of
the Age of Exploration?
(1) Most Latin American populations became
more culturally diverse.
(2) One third of Europe’s population died due
to exposure to diseases from the Americas.
(3) The introduction of goods from the
Americas caused a decline in Asian
populations.
(4) Native Americans migrated to Africa
causing increases in African populations.
9. Which advancement in technology
revolutionized the way ideas were spread
throughout western Europe in the 15th
century?
(1) development of the astrolabe
(2) introduction of the telegraph
(3) improvements to the printing press
(4) creation of the telescope
10. Which geographic feature of Spain and
Portugal most enhanced their ability to
engage in exploration?
(1) peninsular location
(2) mountainous region
(3) extensive river system
(4) fertile plain
11. The journeys of Vasco da Gama and
Christopher Columbus became possible in the
late 1400s because of the
(1) support of exploration by the English
government
(2) trade connections established by Ibn
Battuta
(3) effects of the Atlantic slave trade
(4) development of new navigational
instruments and technology