World Exploration Quiz
Fifth grade world exploration quiz
- 1.
On his second voyage, Columbus landed on what Island?
- A.
Newfoundland
- B.
Hispaniola
- C.
Greenland
- D.
Cuba
Correct Answer
B. Hispaniola -
- 2.
The wars to Capture Jerusalem from the Muslim Turks was called
Correct Answer
Crusades
The Crusades - 3.
The merchant who returned from China to Venice in 1295 and described his travels was...
- A.
Vasco da Gama
- B.
Marco Polo
- C.
Fernando Magellan
- D.
Cristopher Columbus
Correct Answer
B. Marco Polo -
- 4.
Marco Polo was 17 when the family left for China and 43 when he returned to Venice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
The first Europeans to reach America are believed to be ...
- A.
The Vikings in 11th century
- B.
Italian merchants in 14 century
- C.
Christopher Columbus in 1492
- D.
Amerigo Vespucci
Correct Answer
A. The Vikings in 11th century -
- 6.
Why was Africa a favorite merchant destination in 14-15th centuries? Select all answers that apply.
- A.
Africa was rich in natural resources
- B.
Africa was rich in salt
- C.
Africa was rich in gold
- D.
Africa was poor and needed help
Correct Answer(s)
A. Africa was rich in natural resources
B. Africa was rich in salt
C. Africa was rich in gold -
- 7.
Prince Henry of what country set up navigation school in 15the century?
- A.
Britain
- B.
Spain
- C.
Portugal
- D.
France
Correct Answer
C. Portugal -
- 8.
Navigation is a scientific discipline studying ...
- A.
The weather patterns in the world
- B.
The ways of finding direction and following routs at seas
- C.
Technical issues of shipbuilding
- D.
Describing the surface of the Earth
Correct Answer
B. The ways of finding direction and following routs at seas -
- 9.
What are some tools of practical navigation? Select all that apply
- A.
Compass
- B.
Maps
- C.
Star maps
- D.
Merchants financial records
Correct Answer(s)
A. Compass
B. Maps
C. Star maps -
- 10.
In 1488 who was the first European to travel around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope?
- A.
Bartolomeu Dias
- B.
Vasco da Gama
- C.
Fernando Magellan
- D.
Marco Polo
Correct Answer
A. Bartolomeu Dias -
- 11.
A line of latitude on the map is called a...
Correct Answer
parallel - 12.
A line of longtitude on the map is called a...
Correct Answer
meridian - 13.
The Equator is how many degrees latitude?
Correct Answer
0 - 14.
A line of longtitude with 0 degrees longtitude is called the...
- A.
Equator
- B.
Prime Meridian
- C.
Zero meridian
- D.
Eastern meridian
Correct Answer
B. Prime Meridian -
- 15.
What did the Europeans call the Indies?
- A.
India
- B.
Asia
- C.
China
- D.
Indochina
Correct Answer
B. Asia -
- 16.
Which were common travel destinations before Columbus? Select all that applies.
- A.
Mediterranian Sea
- B.
Black Sea
- C.
South around Africa in the Atlantic
- D.
Across the Atlantic Ocean to the West
- E.
Indian Ocean
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mediterranian Sea
B. Black Sea
C. South around Africa in the Atlantic
E. Indian OceanExplanation
Trade flourished in the Mediterranian from the times before written history; Black Sea was a popular destination for merchants starting from Ancient Greece or maybe earlier; sailors managed to travel around Africa before Columbus traveled across Atlantic to the west.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Columbus's voyage was paid for by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of what country?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Italy
- C.
France
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
A. Spain -
- 18.
What was the year of Columbus's voyage?
Correct Answer
1492 - 19.
What did people Columbus met in San Salvador call themselves?
Correct Answer
Taino - 20.
What two country are now on the island of Hispaniola? Select two.
- A.
Cuba
- B.
Dominican Republic
- C.
Haiti
- D.
Bahamas
Correct Answer(s)
B. Dominican Republic
C. Haiti -
- 21.
Columbian Exchange was barter of goods between Native Americans and Europeans. What could Native Americans provide? Select all that is true.
- A.
Horses
- B.
Pigs
- C.
Tomatoes
- D.
Corn
- E.
Potatoes
Correct Answer(s)
C. Tomatoes
D. Corn
E. Potatoes -
- 22.
Settlement of non-native people in a new land to develop economy there is called...
- A.
Capital
- B.
Colony
- C.
Fortress
- D.
Fort
Correct Answer
B. Colony -
- 23.
Spanish troops sent to explore and conquer Central American territories were called the... (which means "the conquerer")
Correct Answer
conquistadors - 24.
Trading goods without use of money is called...
Correct Answer
barter - 25.
Merchants traveled and traded goods to ...
- A.
Spread knowledge to other countries
- B.
To get profit
- C.
To claim new lands for their countries
- D.
For personal pleasure
Correct Answer
B. To get profit -
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