Voyages of Exploration

Question 1

As navigation skills advanced, explorers reached the area now known as the Straits of Magellan. The Straits of Magellan are located

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south of Chile and Argentina.

Question 2

What was one difference between Vasco de Gama and Bartolomeu Dias?

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De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a sea route to South Africa.

Question 3

During the Age of Discovery, interactions between Asia and Europe led to competition for land and resources and

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were accompanied by an increase in trade.

Question 4

What was Vasco da Gama’s main goal?

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to find a water route to India

Question 5

Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

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new technology.

Question 6

How did interactions among the peoples and societies of the world during the age of discovery affect European technology?

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They led to technological growth.

Question 7

What was one of Portugal’s main goals in exploring the west coast of Africa?

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to claim territory along the coast

Question 8

During the Age of Discovery, the purpose of most European explorations was to search for resources and trade routes and to

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claim territory outside of Europe.

Question 9

Which explorer extended France’s influence in the Americas through his establishment of Quebec?

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Samuel de Champlain

Question 10

In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by

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strong leadership from Prince Henry.

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