How Well Did You Listen And Know About Exploration In The Renaissance

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How Well Did You Listen And Know About Exploration In The Renaissance - Quiz

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1.

Name 3 things that Christopher Columbus came back with.
- A.
  
  Mirrors, birds and potatoes
- B.
  
  PS3's, Xbox 360's and Wii's
- C.
  
  Paper, potatoes and cocoa beans
- D.
  
  Paintings, tomatoes and slaves
- E.
  
  Cocoa Beans, hammocks and silk
Correct Answer
E. Cocoa Beans, hammocks and silk

Explanation
Christopher Columbus came back from his voyages with cocoa beans, hammocks, and silk. These items were significant because they represented the exchange of goods and ideas between the Old World and the New World. Cocoa beans were a valuable commodity that Columbus introduced to Europe, leading to the popularity of chocolate. Hammocks were a practical and innovative invention used by indigenous people in the Americas, which Columbus brought back and introduced to Europe. Silk was a luxurious fabric that was highly sought after in Europe, and Columbus's voyages helped to establish trade routes for this valuable commodity.

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2.

Who was the first man to circumnavigate around the world?
- A.
  
  Adrian Tsang
- B.
  
  Amerigo Vespucci
- C.
  
  Ferdinand Magellan
- D.
  
  Christopher Columbus
- E.
  
  John Cabot
Correct Answer
C. Ferdinand Magellan

Explanation
Ferdinand Magellan is the correct answer because he was the first man to successfully complete a circumnavigation of the world. In 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with a fleet of five ships, and after three years of exploration and navigation, one ship returned to Spain in 1522, completing the first circumnavigation. This achievement solidified Magellan's place in history as the first person to sail around the globe.

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3.

What was the name of Columbus's ships?
- A.
  
  Black Pearl, Jolly Roger and Bettison
- B.
  
  Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina
- C.
  
  X-Wing Star fighter, Turkish Airways and Turbojet
- D.
  
  Santa Maria, Pinto and NIna
- E.
  
  Queen Mary, Aegean Odyssey and Santa Maria
Correct Answer
B. Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina

Explanation
Columbus's ships were named Santa Maria, Pinta, and Nina. These were the three ships that Christopher Columbus used during his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. The Santa Maria was the largest of the three ships and served as Columbus's flagship. The Pinta and Nina were smaller caravels. These ships played a significant role in the exploration and discovery of the New World by Columbus and his crew.

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4.

What famous family did The Ruler of the Florence Republic come from?
- A.
  
  Tsangs
- B.
  
  Borgias
- C.
  
  Medicis
- D.
  
  Vespuccis
- E.
  
  Cabots
Correct Answer
C. Medicis

Explanation
The correct answer is Medicis. The Medicis were a famous family from Florence, Italy, who were known for their immense wealth and influence during the Renaissance period. They were patrons of the arts and supported many renowned artists and scholars, contributing greatly to the cultural development of Florence. Their banking empire and political power allowed them to dominate the city's government and establish themselves as one of the most influential families in Europe during that time.

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5.

Who found Canada?
- A.
  
  Zheng He
- B.
  
  Roald Amundsen
- C.
  
  Canadians
- D.
  
  Marco Polo
- E.
  
  John Cabot
Correct Answer
E. John Cabot

Explanation
John Cabot is the correct answer because he was an Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag and is credited with discovering Canada in 1497. He was commissioned by King Henry VII of England to find a westward route to Asia, but instead, he reached the coast of present-day Newfoundland, making him the first European since the Vikings to explore and map parts of Canada.

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6.

What is this:
- A.
  
  Prototype Telescope- Galileo's prototype telescope for explorers rather than astrologists
- B.
  
  Sextant- Use to calculate the angle between celestial objects and horizon
- C.
  
  Shiny- Check it out, I can see my reflection
- D.
  
  Navigatant- Helps keep several maps in place along with danger flares
- E.
  
  1400's compass- There is an iron sheeting that points to magnetic north
Correct Answer
B. Sextant- Use to calculate the angle between celestial objects and horizon
7.

What was the name of John Cabot's ship which he sailed out of Bristol with?
- A.
  
  The Matthew
- B.
  
  The Ship that Sails
- C.
  
  The Pinta
- D.
  
  The Odyssey
- E.
  
  The Titan
Correct Answer
A. The Matthew

Explanation
John Cabot sailed out of Bristol with a ship called The Matthew.

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8.

Choose the missing word:John Cabot decided to take a route that would be more _________ of Columbus' route and would be more ________
- A.
  
  1st word: Reminiscent 2nd word: Beneficial
- B.
  
  1st word: Awesome 2nd word:Hairy
- C.
  
  1st word: Northerly 2nd word:Short
- D.
  
  1st word: Faster 2nd word:Quick
- E.
  
  1st word: 'La Laggenda' (Italian for The Legend) 2nd word:'Storico' (Italian for historic) The exact words of Cabot
Correct Answer
C. 1st word: Northerly 2nd word:Short

Explanation
John Cabot decided to take a route that would be more northerly of Columbus' route and would be more short. This means that Cabot chose a path that was further north compared to Columbus' route and also shorter in distance. By taking a more northerly and shorter route, Cabot may have believed that he could reach his destination more efficiently and potentially encounter different opportunities or resources along the way.

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How Well Did You Listen And Know About Exploration In The Renaissance

Name 3 things that Christopher Columbus came back with.

Who was the first man to circumnavigate around the world?

What was the name of Columbus's ships?

What famous family did The Ruler of the Florence Republic come from?

Who found Canada?

What is this:

What was the name of John Cabot's ship which he sailed out of Bristol with?

Choose the missing word:John Cabot decided to take a route that would be more _________ of Columbus' route and would be more ________

Choose the missing word:John Cabot decided to take a route that would be more _ of Columbus' route and would be more