The Age of Exploration: A Journey of Discovery and Conquest

Question 1

What was a primary goal of the Portuguese Age of Exploration?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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To spread Christianity

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To establish colonies in the Americas

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To explore the unknown world

Question 2

What does the term 'Columbian Exchange' refer to?

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The exchange of goods, plants, and diseases between the Americas and Europe

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The establishment of trade routes between Europe and Africa

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The transfer of technology from Asia to Europe

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An exchange of ideas between European and Native American cultures

Question 3

What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

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It was the first circumnavigation of the globe.

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It established a permanent European presence in the Philippines.

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It opened up new trade routes to the East Indies.

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It proved that the world was round.

Question 4

What was the primary objective of Vasco da Gama's expedition?

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To find a sea route to India

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To explore the Pacific Ocean

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To colonize the Americas

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To establish trade relations with China

Question 5

What was the name of the agreement that divided the world between Spain and Portugal?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Zaragoza

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 6

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Jacques Cartier

Question 7

What was the name of the papal document that granted Spain exclusive rights to explore and colonize much of the Americas?

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The Papal Bull Inter Caetera

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The Treaty of Tordesillas

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The Magna Carta

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 8

Who is widely regarded as the "father of modern cartography" and revolutionized mapmaking during the Age of Exploration?

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Gerardus Mercator

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Ptolemy

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 9

What was the main purpose of the Columbian Exchange? (Age of Exploration)

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To facilitate the exchange of goods, plants, animals, and ideas between Europe and the Americas

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To spread Christianity and European culture to the New World

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To establish permanent European settlements and colonies

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To explore the Pacific Ocean and discover new lands

Question 10

Who is widely recognized for his pioneering European voyage to the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Jacques Cartier

Question 11

What was the primary objective of Vasco da Gama's exploration voyage?

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To establish a direct sea route to Asia, particularly India

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To search for new lands to colonize for Portugal

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To promote Christianity among non-Christian populations

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To conduct scientific research and gather knowledge about the world

Question 12

Which explorer achieved the remarkable feat of circumnavigating the globe for the first time?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Francis Drake

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James Cook

Question 13

How did competition among European nations shape the course of exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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It pushed explorers to race against each other to claim new lands.

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It encouraged explorers to work together and share knowledge.

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It had little effect on exploration, as each nation pursued its own goals.

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It led to the formation of alliances between European nations to conquer non-European territories.

Question 14

Simplified: Who is credited with being the first European explorer to discover the Americas?

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Concise: Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Jacques Cartier

Question 15

Revised: Which of the following presented significant challenges to European explorers embarking on their voyages?

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Comprehensive: All of the above

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Uncharted waters

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Harsh weather conditions

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Disease

Question 16

Removed Redundancy: What was the main objective of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

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Concise: To sail around the world

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To seek a westward passage to Asia

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To establish a permanent colony in the Americas

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To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity

Question 17

Specified: What document granted Spain exclusive rights to explore and claim territories in the Americas?

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Precise: Treaty of Tordesillas

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Magna Carta

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Ordinances of Burgos

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Monroe Doctrine

Question 18

Revised: Which technological advancement significantly aided European exploration?

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Comprehensive: All of the above

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Caravel ships

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Astrolabe

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Magnetic compass

Question 19

Simplified: What was the primary purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

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Concise: To enable trade between Europe and the Americas

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To spread Christianity to indigenous populations

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To establish a lasting European presence in the New World

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To quell indigenous uprisings

Question 20

Who is recognized as the first European explorer to reach the Americas since the Vikings?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Marco Polo

Question 21

Which explorer holds the distinction of being the first to circumnavigate 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 22

What was the primary objective of Vasco da Gama's expedition?

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To establish trade connections directly with India

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To find a westward passage to China

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To colonize territories in the Americas

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To search for valuable spices

Question 23

What was the name of the treaty that divided non-European territories between Spain and Portugal?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Magellan-Elcano Treaty

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Utrecht

Question 24

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

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 25

Who was the first European to reach the Americas?

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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 26

What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

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He was the first European to circumnavigate the globe

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He discovered the Northwest Passage

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He established a permanent European colony in the Americas

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He found a new route to the East Indies

Question 27

What was the name of the treaty that divided the world between Spain and Portugal?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Paris

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Magna Carta

Question 28

Who is widely recognized as the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Amerigo Vespucci

Question 29

How did the approaches to exploration differ between the Spanish and Portuguese?

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Spain focused on finding wealth, while Portugal focused on establishing trade routes.

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Portugal focused on finding wealth, while Spain focused on establishing trade routes.

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The Spanish explored primarily in the Pacific Ocean, while the Portuguese explored primarily in the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Portuguese explored primarily in the Pacific Ocean, while the Spanish explored primarily in the Atlantic Ocean.

Question 30

Based on your knowledge of the Age of Exploration, which statement best reflects its impact?

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It had both positive and negative consequences, leading to a complex legacy.

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It was an entirely positive force, bringing progress and benefits to all.

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It was an entirely negative force, causing harm and destruction.

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Its full impact is still unfolding and not yet fully understood.

Question 31

Which European power played a pioneering role in establishing global trade routes and establishing colonies around the globe during the Age of Exploration?

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Portugal

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Spain

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England

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France

Question 32

What was the primary significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage around Africa?

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Established a direct sea route from Europe to India and the East

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Discovered the Americas

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Reached the Pacific Ocean

Question 33

Which of the following was NOT a significant challenge faced by European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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Reliable maps and charts

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Disease

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Navigating vast oceans

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Dealing with hostile indigenous populations

Question 34

Which European explorer had a key role in the Age of Exploration and is widely credited with discovering the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

Question 35

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

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The Spanish monarchy

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The Portuguese monarchy

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The Italian city-state of Genoa

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The English monarchy

Question 36

Which European explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate 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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John Cabot

Question 37

What was the name of the agreement that divided the world into two spheres of influence between Spain and Portugal?

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The Treaty of Tordesillas

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The Treaty of Ghent

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Utrecht

Question 38

What was Christopher Columbus's primary goal in his transatlantic voyages?

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To find a westward route to Asia

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To establish permanent settlements in the Americas

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To convert indigenous populations to Christianity

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To search for gold and spices

Question 39

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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John Cabot

Question 40

Which technological advancement significantly aided European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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The development of the astrolabe (navigation instrument)

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The invention of the printing press

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The use of steam engines for ships

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The discovery of penicillin

Question 41

What was the primary goal of Vasco da Gama's voyage?

Accepted Answer

To find a sea route to India

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To circumnavigate the globe

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To establish a colony in the New World

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To spread Christianity in Asia

Question 42

What term describes the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Europe following Columbus's voyages?

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The Columbian Exchange

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The Age of Discovery

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The Renaissance

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 43

Who is widely recognized as the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Amerigo Vespucci

Question 44

Which explorer undertook the first successful circumnavigation of the globe?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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James Cook

Question 45

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas intended to accomplish?

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To divide the newly discovered world between Spain and Portugal

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To establish trade routes between Europe and Asia

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To recognize the independence of the United States

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To end religious conflicts between European powers

Question 46

Which of the following was a significant result of European exploration?

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The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between continents

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The decline of the Ottoman Empire

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The Scientific Revolution

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The rise of the United States as a global superpower

Question 47

What were the primary uses of the astrolabe and the compass in navigation during the Age of Exploration?

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To determine latitude and longitude

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To predict weather patterns

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To measure the speed of ships

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To communicate with other ships

Question 48

Which European country established the first permanent colony in North America?

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England

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

Question 49

What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between Europe and the Americas

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An agreement between Spain and Portugal to divide the New World

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A period of religious conflict between European powers

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A scientific expedition to explore the Pacific Ocean

Question 50

Which explorer was known for his brutal treatment of indigenous populations?

Accepted Answer

Francisco Pizarro

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Christopher Columbus

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Ferdinand Magellan