Voyages of Exploration

Question 1

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

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strong leadership from Prince Henry.

Question 2

Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?

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to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods

Question 3

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

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the Muslim empire was technologically advanced.

Question 4

What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

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It was expensive.

Question 5

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 6

Who explored North America and the Arctic?

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Henry Hudson

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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