Age of Exploration: Motives, Achievements, and Impact

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT primarily a motivation driving European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Artistic inspiration

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Establishing new trade routes with Asia

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Expanding territorial control

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Promoting religious beliefs

Question 2

Who is widely credited with being the first European explorer to reach the shores of North America in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Amerigo Vespucci

Question 3

Precise Question: Which of the listed factors served as the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Comprehensive Option: All of the above

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Balanced Option: Economic expansion, resource acquisition

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Balanced Option: Missionary zeal, Christian expansion

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Balanced Option: Scientific inquiry, knowledge expansion

Question 4

Precise Question: Which explorer is renowned for circumnavigating the globe during the Age of Exploration?

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Correct Answer: Ferdinand Magellan

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Precise Option: Christopher Columbus

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Precise Option: Vasco da Gama

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Precise Option: Hernán Cortés

Question 5

Precise Question: Which region was not among the primary destinations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Correct Answer: Australia

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Precise Option: The Americas

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Precise Option: Asia

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Precise Option: Africa

Question 6

Precise Question: The Age of Exploration had a multifaceted impact on European society. Which of the following is not considered a social consequence of this era?

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Correct Answer: Weakening of the feudal system

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Balanced Option: Increased cultural exchange, diffusion of ideas

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Balanced Option: Advancement of scientific thought, intellectualism

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Unlikely Option: Rise of skepticism, challenges to conventional beliefs

Question 7

During the Age of Exploration, European exploration and colonization raised ethical concerns. Which of the following was a primary ethical issue?

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The treatment of indigenous populations

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The morality of exploration was not a topic of discussion during this era.

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Environmental impact

Question 8

Rewritten: Which European nation played a prominent role in exploring and colonizing the Americas during the 16th century?

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Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 9

Rewritten: What was a dire consequence of European exploration for the indigenous populations of the Americas?

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Spread of disease, warfare, and population decline

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Cultural exchange and technological advancements

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Increased self-determination and political independence

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Social and economic empowerment

Question 10

Rewritten: Which explorer achieved the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Hernán Cortés

Question 11

Rewritten: Which significant economic outcome resulted from European exploration?

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Flourishing trade and establishment of global trading networks

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Decline in feudalism and rise of capitalism

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Innovation in agricultural techniques and increased food production

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Economic stagnation and reduced economic activity

Question 12

Rewritten: Which factor did NOT contribute to the rise of European imperialism following exploration?

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Expansion of printing and dissemination of information

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Superior military power and technological advancements

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Strategic alliances and diplomatic maneuvering

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Unfair economic competition and insatiable desire for resources

Question 13

Who embarked on the first voyage to the New World under Spanish patronage?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Hernán Cortés

Question 14

Which continent remained undiscovered by European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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Antarctica

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North America

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South America

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Africa

Question 15

In the 1950s, the historiography of the Age of Exploration underwent a significant shift. What was the nature of this shift?

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A shift from focusing on European achievements to exploring the experiences of non-European peoples

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A shift from emphasizing economic factors to highlighting religious factors

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A shift from portraying the Age of Exploration as positive to viewing it as negative

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A shift from emphasizing political factors to highlighting scientific factors

Question 16

Which technological advancement greatly enhanced ocean navigation during the Age of Exploration by allowing sailors to accurately determine their latitude?

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Astrolabe

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Cannon

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Caravel

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Compass

Question 17

Who was the first European explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe, leading the first expedition to do so?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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James Cook

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Christopher Columbus

Question 18

Which European nation established the first permanent colony in the New World?

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Spain

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England

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Portugal

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France

Question 19

Which of the following was a major impact of European exploration on indigenous populations in the Americas?

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Devastation from diseases brought by European settlers

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Improved literacy rates

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Rapid economic development

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Introduction of advanced technology

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written MCQ?

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Clear and concise question stem that focuses on a specific learning objective

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Multiple correct answers

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Trivial or overly specific content

Question 21

Which of the following is a common type of distractor used in MCQs?

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Plausible but incorrect answer that is designed to be appealing to students who have a partial understanding of the topic

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Incorrect but implausible answer

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Answer that is not related to the question

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Correct answer

Question 22

Who is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernán Cortés

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Vasco da Gama

Question 23

Which of the following was an unintended consequence of the Age of Exploration?

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The Columbian Exchange and spread of diseases

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The discovery of new spices and commodities

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The rise of global trade and commerce

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The establishment of European colonies in the Americas

Question 24

Which European country played a dominant role in the early stages of exploration and established significant colonies in the Americas?

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Spain

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France

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England

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Portugal

Question 25

What was the primary goal of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's expedition?

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To find a sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope

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To colonize the Americas and search for gold

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To explore the coast of Africa and establish trading posts

Question 26

Which of the following was a major outcome of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

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The discovery of the Americas and the claim to the New World for Spain

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The establishment of a permanent European settlement in the Americas

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The development of a new trade route to Asia

Question 27

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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To divide the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal

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To regulate the slave trade and prevent conflicts between European nations

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To establish trade agreements between European powers

Question 28

Which Portuguese explorer discovered a sea route to India by sailing around the southern tip of Africa?

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Vasco da Gama

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 29

Which of the following was a significant impact of the Columbian Exchange?

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Spread of new diseases

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Unification of global religions

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Increased diplomatic relations

Question 30

Which of the following was a primary goal of European colonization in Africa?

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Extraction of natural resources

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Promoting democracy

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Preserving indigenous cultures

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Establishing religious missions

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the significance of the Age of Exploration?

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Exploration hindered the spread of knowledge about different parts of the world

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Exploration initiated the process of globalization

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Exploration led to the establishment of new political and economic systems

Question 32

Which of the following is a key historiographical debate related to the Age of Exploration?

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The extent to which exploration was driven by economic or political factors

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The role of technology in exploration

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The environmental impact of exploration

Question 33

Which of the following religious groups played a significant role in motivating European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Catholic Church

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Protestant Reformation

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Islam

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Orthodox Church

Question 34

What was the primary motivation for Spanish conquistadors in their explorations of the Americas?

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Acquisition of wealth through precious metals and resources

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Expansion of Spanish territory

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Scientific research and exploration

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Religious conversion of indigenous populations

Question 35

Who established the first permanent English settlement in North America?

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Jamestown Colony

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Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Virginia Colony

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Plymouth Colony

Question 36

What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage around the Cape of Good Hope?

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Established a direct sea route from Europe to Asia

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Circumnavigated the globe

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Discovered the Americas

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Established a permanent European colony in Asia

Question 37

Which of the following best describes the Columbian Exchange?

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Widespread exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas, Europe, and Africa

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Political and military alliances

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Trade of manufactured goods and raw materials

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Religious exchange and conversion

Question 38

What was the primary long-term consequence of the Age of Exploration?

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Increased globalization and interconnectedness

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Rise of new global powers

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Rapid technological advancements

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Decline of European influence

Question 39

Which factor contributed to the decline of the Age of Exploration?

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Rising costs and risks associated with exploration

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Technological stagnation

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Decline in religious fervor

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Lack of interest in new discoveries

Question 40

Which explorer is widely credited with reaching the Americas, initiating the Columbian Exchange?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 41

What was a major consequence of European exploration for global societies?

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The spread of diseases like smallpox and measles to the Americas

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The immediate end of the Hundred Years' War in Europe

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The rapid decline of the Ottoman Empire's power

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The immediate onset of industrialization in Europe

Question 42

Which region was heavily explored by the Portuguese during the Age of Exploration, establishing important trade routes?

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The Indian Ocean and its coastal regions

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The Caribbean Sea and its islands

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The Americas and its vast interior

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The Pacific Ocean and its islands

Question 43

What was a significant environmental impact of European exploration in the Americas?

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The introduction of non-native species, leading to ecological disruption

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Widespread ocean pollution from maritime activities

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The immediate depletion of all natural resources

Question 44

Which of the following best describes the Columbian Exchange?

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The transatlantic exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between Europe and the Americas

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The establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and England

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The rise of the transatlantic slave trade

Question 45

What was a significant long-term impact of the Age of Exploration on the global political landscape?

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The rise of European powers and their dominance in global affairs

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The decline of the silk trade routes

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The immediate outbreak of the First World War

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The complete end of the Middle Ages in Europe

Question 46

Which explorer is credited with leading the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the globe?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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Bartholomeu Dias

Question 47

Which European nation established the first permanent colony in the Americas?

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Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 48

The Age of Exploration led to a significant exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between Europe and which other continent?

Accepted Answer

The Americas

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Asia

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Australia

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Africa

Question 49

What was a major consequence of European exploration for indigenous populations in the Americas?

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The spread of diseases and displacement from their lands

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Rapid industrialization of indigenous societies

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Cultural assimilation into European society

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Increased trade opportunities for indigenous communities

Question 50

Which explorer is most closely associated with the discovery of the New World, leading to European colonization of the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Marco Polo

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Leif Erikson

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a significant legacy of the Age of Exploration?

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A significant increase in tolerance and understanding between different cultures

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The Columbian Exchange, leading to the transfer of goods, plants, and animals

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Advancements in science, technology, and cartography

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The expansion of European empires across the globe