History Unit Test-Goal 1

Question 1

What is the Age of Exploration?

Answer 1

The Age of Exploration was started in1492 and countries started exploring for new resources and profits

Question 2

What was Portugal’s role in the Age of Exploration

Answer 2

Portugal was lacking in exploration at the time and they created a school for navigators and monopolized the spice trade in India by making deals with African Tribes on the way, so only they could dock there

Question 3

What role did Spain play in the Age of Exploration

Answer 3

Spain started early in the Age of Exploration and “discovered” America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus

Question 4

France’s role in the Age of Exploration

Answer 4

France’s goal was to colonize and they targeted North America they were successful at colonizing North America at first

Question 5

Britain’s role in the age of exploration

Answer 5

Britain was late to the Age of Exploration, but they colonized well and many people there wanted to leave for freedom and wealth