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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