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Age of Exploration QuizOnline version Explore the era of discovery and exchange. by James Keever 1 What motivated European exploration in the 15th century? a To spread Islam b Seeking new trade routes to Asia c To escape feudalism d To colonize Antarctica 2 Which explorer reached the Americas in 1492? a Ferdinand Magellan b Christopher Columbus c James Cook d Vasco da Gama 3 The Columbian Exchange primarily involved: a Local exchanges within Asia b Migraines and epidemics only c Transfers between the Old and New Worlds d Trade within Europe 4 Which item was introduced to Europe from the Americas? a Wheat b Corn (maize) c Olives d Rice 5 Which disease devastated native populations after contact? a Malaria b Smallpox c Cholera d Tuberculosis 6 Which empire dominated global trade during the 16th century? a Mughals b Spanish and Portuguese Empires c Mongol Empire d Ottoman Empire only 7 Which is a key outcome of early maritime exploration? a Decline of all empires b Immediate end to slavery c Global exchange of crops and ideas d Isolationist policies only 8 Which route did Vasco da Gama famously sail to reach India? a Cape of Good Hope around Africa b Around South America c Via the Northwest Passage d Across the Pacific 9 What was a major consequence of European colonization? a No impact on native societies b Cultural and ecological exchanges intensified c Decline of all trade d Instant global peace 10 Which commodity fueled European maritime ventures in the 1600s? a Sugarcane only b Silk only c Coal exclusively d Gold and spices 11 Which sea did Zheng He primarily navigate during the Ming voyages? a Baltic Sea b South China Sea c Arabian Sea d Caribbean Sea 12 Which European nation led early exploration of the Northwest Passage in the 16th century? a France b England c Spain d Portugal 13 Who is credited with founding the first circumnavigation of the globe? a Ferdinand Magellan b John Cabot c Vasco da Gama d Christopher Columbus 14 Which empire controlled the spice trade before Europeans expanded it? a Mughal Empire b Aztec Empire c Malian Empire d Ottoman Empire 15 What was a main motive for early European explorers? a To trade mainly with Africa b To study tides c To map only coastlines d Gold, God, and glory 16 Which navigator opened sea routes to India for Portugal? a Vasco da Gama b Christopher Columbus c James Cook d Ferdinand Magellan 17 What did the Americas exchange with Europe in the Columbian Exchange? a Industrial machines b Old world metals c Norse colonies d New world crops 18 Which disease devastated Native populations after contact with Europeans? a Smallpox b Malaria c Tuberculosis d Cholera 19 Which treaty limited Spanish and Portuguese influence in the Americas? a Treaty of Paris b Treaty of Utrecht c Treaty of Tordesillas d Treaty of Westphalia 20 Which product drove the Atlantic slave trade? a Wheat and barley b Sugar and cash crops c Gold and silver only d Livestock only 21 Which route connected Europe with Asia across the Indian Ocean? a Trans-Saharan Route b Spice Trade routes c Oceanic routes to America d Silk Road only 22 What is a cartographer best known for? a Trading spices b Sailing ships c Creating maps d Building ships 23 Which empire declined and opened up new global trade dynamics in the 16th century? a Songhai Empire b Mughal Empire c Abbasid Caliphate d Roman Empire 24 Who aided Portugal in controlling spice trade routes in the Indian Ocean? a Christopher Columbus b Cortes c Magellan d Prince Henry the Navigator 25 Which area did the Portuguese explore first for Asia trade? a Coasts of Africa and India b Americas c Antarctica d Arctic regions 26 What was a major consequence of colonization for indigenous populations? a Peaceful autonomy b Immediate industrialization c Population growth only d Displacement and cultural change 27 Which dynasty followed the Ming in China and influenced global trade? a Han Dynasty b Yuan Dynasty c Tang Dynasty d Qing Dynasty 28 Which region did Europeans primarily trade for slaves in the Atlantic system? a Central Europe b Southeast Asia c South Asia d West Africa 29 Which item was a prized export from the Americas to Europe? a Wheat b Tobacco c Silk d Cotton 30 Which city was a major trading hub in the Columbian Exchange? a Lima b Seville c Venice d Amsterdam 31 What is mercantilism primarily about? a Reducing trade b Relying on gold alone c Free market without regulation d Accumulating wealth through trade surplus 32 Which explorer claimed the Philippines for Spain in 1521? a John Cabot b Ferdinand Magellan (crossed nearby) c Francisco Pizarro d Henry Hudson 33 What was the primary purpose of European colonial schools for sailors? a Religious conversion only b Military training only c Teach navigation d Medical care only 34 Which invention aided navigation and mapmaking in the Age of Exploration? a Compass only without stars b Astrolabe c Printing press d Gunpowder 35 Which empire's decline opened new world trade routes in the 17th century? a Spanish Empire b British Empire c French Empire d Ottoman Empire

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Age of Exploration QuizOnline version

by James Keever

What motivated European exploration in the 15th century?

Which explorer reached the Americas in 1492?

The Columbian Exchange primarily involved:

Which item was introduced to Europe from the Americas?

Which disease devastated native populations after contact?

Which empire dominated global trade during the 16th century?

Which is a key outcome of early maritime exploration?

Which route did Vasco da Gama famously sail to reach India?

What was a major consequence of European colonization?

Which commodity fueled European maritime ventures in the 1600s?

Which sea did Zheng He primarily navigate during the Ming voyages?

Which European nation led early exploration of the Northwest Passage in the 16th century?

Who is credited with founding the first circumnavigation of the globe?

Which empire controlled the spice trade before Europeans expanded it?

What was a main motive for early European explorers?

Which navigator opened sea routes to India for Portugal?

What did the Americas exchange with Europe in the Columbian Exchange?

Which disease devastated Native populations after contact with Europeans?

Which treaty limited Spanish and Portuguese influence in the Americas?

Which product drove the Atlantic slave trade?

Which route connected Europe with Asia across the Indian Ocean?

What is a cartographer best known for?

Which empire declined and opened up new global trade dynamics in the 16th century?

Who aided Portugal in controlling spice trade routes in the Indian Ocean?

Which area did the Portuguese explore first for Asia trade?

What was a major consequence of colonization for indigenous populations?

Which dynasty followed the Ming in China and influenced global trade?

Which region did Europeans primarily trade for slaves in the Atlantic system?

Which item was a prized export from the Americas to Europe?

Which city was a major trading hub in the Columbian Exchange?

What is mercantilism primarily about?

Which explorer claimed the Philippines for Spain in 1521?

What was the primary purpose of European colonial schools for sailors?

Which invention aided navigation and mapmaking in the Age of Exploration?

Which empire's decline opened new world trade routes in the 17th century?