Voyages of Exploration

Question 1

What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

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It was expensive.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

What was Vasco da Gama’s main goal?

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to find a water route to India

Question 6

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

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the Muslim empire was technologically advanced.

Question 7

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

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strong leadership from Prince Henry.

Question 8

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 9

Exploration was carried out

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competitively among European nations.

Question 10

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.

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