Voyages of Exploration

Question 1

How did Vasco da Gama’s success in opening a seagoing trade route to Asia help Portugal?

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It allowed Portugal to build a trading empire.

Question 2

The fact that the astrolabe was developed in the Muslim empire implies that

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the Muslim empire was technologically advanced.

Question 3

The Treaty of Tordesillas best facilitated exploration by

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settling competition over colonized territories.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

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strong leadership from Prince Henry.

Question 8

Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

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new technology.

Question 9

Exploration was carried out

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competitively among European nations.

Question 10

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.

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