7.1.2 practice quizOnline version age exploration technologies by Shaner Adams 1 The Age of Exploration began because Europeans were trying to reach: a Asia b Portugal c America d England 2 The quest for spices, silk, and porcelain resulted in: a Spain's immediate bankruptcy and collapse b Muslim conquests of Spanish territories c Columbus' discovery of the Canary Islands d European discoveries of new lands in Africa and America 3 Portugal's early explorations happened largely because of: a Prince Henry of Portugal's sponsorship of navigation b Financial assistance given by the Queen of England c Portugal's need to find access to grain for its growing population d Spanish invasions that were encroaching on Portugal's territory 4 The first voyages during the Age of Exploration took place: a 50 years after the Spanish Reconquista b along the coast of West Africa c on popular trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea d despite a lack of consent from the Portuguese treasury 5 Europeans were able to successfully explore because of: a new forms of currency that facilitated trade b the introduction of navigational technologies c weakening nation-states across Europe d an increase in popularity of the feudal system in Europe 6 Technologies that allowed Europeans to make better maps and determine location were: a a circular rudder and double hull b the telescope and rounded oar c the astrolabe and compass d square rigging and the kaleidoscope 7 Europeans had several military advantages over their opponents, including: a steel-tipped spears b obsidian blades c gunpowder d samurai swords 8 Superior weapons allowed Europeans to: a unify the continent against common foes b conquer entire civilizations despite being outnumbered c conquer large parts of the Asian mainland d enforce peace, law and order more effeciently 9 A colony is: a a place that rules other faraway places b a place that has its own independent government c a place that is controlled by a foreign government d a place that has a high demand for goods 10 The Age of Exploration and Discovery allowed Europeans to: a limit their trade to their own continent b import horses from the Americas c create institutions of higher learning d establish colonies around the world Feedback 1 You rock! 2 Awesome! 3 Way to go! 4 Superb! 5 You can do it! 6 Fantastic! 7 Wow! 8 Impressive! 9 On point! 10 So smart!
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