Age Of Discovery Passage Quiz! Exam

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Do you understand anything about the Age of Discovery? Would you like to try this quiz? The age of discovery was a time in global history ranging from the 15th to the 17th centuries. During this era, many European and Asian nations discovered a lot about the globe, found new trade routes, created better maps, and meeting new people. Attempt to uncover your knowledge with this quiz.

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1.

What country was the first to send explorers to search for a sea route to Asia?
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  Portugal
- D.
  
  France
Correct Answer
C. Portugal

Explanation
Portugal was the first country to send explorers to search for a sea route to Asia. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan embarked on voyages to find a direct route to Asia, bypassing the land routes controlled by the Ottoman Empire. Their efforts led to the discovery of new trade routes and the establishment of Portuguese colonies and trading posts in Asia, making Portugal a pioneer in European exploration and colonization.

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2.

Who was the first explorer to sail through the Indian Ocean to India?
- A.
  
  Columbus
- B.
  
  Balboa
- C.
  
  Da Gama
- D.
  
  Cortes
Correct Answer
C. Da Gama

Explanation
Vasco da Gama was the first explorer to sail through the Indian Ocean to India. He was a Portuguese explorer who successfully reached India in 1498, establishing a sea route from Europe to the East. This voyage opened up new trade routes and had a significant impact on European exploration and colonization in the following centuries.

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3.

Christopher Columbus believed that he had reached ______________
- A.
  
  Asia
- B.
  
  North America
- C.
  
  South America
- D.
  
  Europe
Correct Answer
A. Asia

Explanation
Christopher Columbus believed that he had reached Asia because he was on a mission to find a new trade route to Asia. He set sail westward, hoping to reach Asia by going around the world. When he reached land, he thought he had arrived in Asia, not realizing that he had actually discovered the Americas. This misconception was due to his lack of knowledge about the existence of the Americas and his belief in the flat Earth theory, which led him to miscalculate the distance and location of Asia.

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4.

Select all of the following that was claimed by Spain.
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Pacific Ocean
- C.
  
  Canada, South America
- D.
  
  Florida, Pacific Ocean, South America
Correct Answer
D. Florida, Pacific Ocean, South America

Explanation
Spain claimed Florida, the Pacific Ocean, and South America. This suggests that Spain laid territorial claims to these regions during a certain period in history.

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5.

What country established the first permanent European settlement in the New World?
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  France
- D.
  
  Portugal
Correct Answer
A. Spain

Explanation
Spain established the first permanent European settlement in the New World. This settlement, called Santo Domingo, was established in present-day Dominican Republic in 1496. Spain played a significant role in the Age of Exploration and colonization, and their settlement in the New World paved the way for further European colonization and the eventual establishment of colonies throughout the Americas.

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6.

Which happened first?
- A.
  
  Oct. 12, 1492
- B.
  
  Vasco da Gama sails to India
- C.
  
  Ponce de Leon discovers FL
- D.
  
  Balboa claims the Pacific Ocean for Spain
Correct Answer
B. Vasco da Gama sails to India

Explanation
Vasco da Gama sailing to India happened before Ponce de Leon discovering Florida and Balboa claiming the Pacific Ocean for Spain. Vasco da Gama's voyage occurred on October 12, 1492, while Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida took place in 1513 and Balboa's claim of the Pacific Ocean happened in 1513 as well.

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7.

What happened last?
- A.
  
  1588
- B.
  
  The English established a settlement in NC
- C.
  
  Revolutionary War
- D.
  
  Balboa discovers the Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer
C. Revolutionary War

Explanation
The Revolutionary War happened last. This war took place after the English established a settlement in NC in 1588 and after Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean. The Revolutionary War was a significant event in American history as it led to the independence of the United States from British rule.

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8.

Which of the following best describes why the Age of Exploration occurred?
- A.
  
  England and Spain wanted to expand their empire
- B.
  
  Spain had claimed North and South America
- C.
  
  European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia
- D.
  
  English defeated the Spanish Armada
Correct Answer
C. European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia

Explanation
The Age of Exploration occurred because European rulers wanted to find a cheaper way to obtain spices from Asia. This was a time when European countries, such as England and Spain, were looking for new trade routes to Asia in order to bypass the expensive and monopolistic spice trade controlled by the Ottoman Empire. They hoped to find a direct sea route to Asia, which would allow them to obtain spices at a lower cost and increase their profits. This desire for economic gain and the search for new trade routes were the main driving forces behind the Age of Exploration.

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9.

Select which statements that are true.
- A.
  
  The English defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588
- B.
  
  Explorations by by Verrazanno and Cartier resulted in French claims of much of Canda
- C.
  
  Both A and B
- D.
  
  None above
Correct Answer
C. Both A and B

Explanation
Both statements A and B are true. The English did defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588, which was a significant naval battle that marked the decline of Spanish dominance and the rise of English naval power. Additionally, explorations by Verrazanno and Cartier did result in French claims of much of Canada, as these explorers played a crucial role in establishing French presence and colonization in North America.

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10.

Select which statement is not true.
- A.
  
  Sir Francis Drake was an English pirate
- B.
  
  Spain was the first country to search for a sea route to Asia
- C.
  
  Spices were used to preserve food
- D.
  
  Vasco da Gama sailed for Portugal
Correct Answer
B. Spain was the first country to search for a sea route to Asia

Explanation
The statement "Spain was the first country to search for a sea route to Asia" is not true. Portugal was actually the first country to search for a sea route to Asia, and it was Vasco da Gama who sailed for Portugal.

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Age Of Discovery Passage Quiz! Exam

What country was the first to send explorers to search for a sea route to Asia?

Who was the first explorer to sail through the Indian Ocean to India?

Christopher Columbus believed that he had reached ______________

Select all of the following that was claimed by Spain.

What country established the first permanent European settlement in the New World?

Which happened first?

What happened last?

Which of the following best describes why the Age of Exploration occurred?

Select which statements that are true.

Select which statement is not true.