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

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

    • Tsangs
    • Borgias
    • Medicis
    • Vespuccis
    • Cabots
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  • 2. 

    Who was the first man to circumnavigate around the world?

    • Adrian Tsang

    • Amerigo Vespucci

    • Ferdinand Magellan

    • Christopher Columbus

    • John Cabot

    Correct Answer
    A. 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?

    • Black Pearl, Jolly Roger and Bettison

    • Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina

    • X-Wing Star fighter, Turkish Airways and Turbojet

    • Santa Maria, Pinto and NIna

    • Queen Mary, Aegean Odyssey and Santa Maria

    Correct Answer
    A. 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. 

    Who found Canada?

    • Zheng He

    • Roald Amundsen

    • Canadians

    • Marco Polo

    • John Cabot

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 
    What is this: - ProProfs

    What is this:

    • Prototype Telescope- Galileo's prototype telescope for explorers rather than astrologists

    • Sextant- Use to calculate the angle between celestial objects and horizon

    • Shiny- Check it out, I can see my reflection

    • Navigatant- Helps keep several maps in place along with danger flares

    • 1400's compass- There is an iron sheeting that points to magnetic north

    Correct Answer
    A. Sextant- Use to calculate the angle between celestial objects and horizon
  • 6. 

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

    • The Matthew

    • The Ship that Sails

    • The Pinta

    • The Odyssey

    • The Titan

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

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

    • 1st word: Reminiscent 2nd word: Beneficial

    • 1st word: Awesome 2nd word:Hairy

    • 1st word: Northerly 2nd word:Short

    • 1st word: Faster 2nd word:Quick

    • 1st word: 'La Laggenda' (Italian for The Legend) 2nd word:'Storico' (Italian for historic) The exact words of Cabot

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    Name 3 things that Christopher Columbus came back with.

    • Mirrors, birds and potatoes

    • PS3's, Xbox 360's and Wii's

    • Paper, potatoes and cocoa beans

    • Paintings, tomatoes and slaves

    • Cocoa Beans, hammocks and silk

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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