Tech.101

Question 1

What is the Age of Exploration?

Answer 1

A period from the 15th to the 17th century during which European powers explored and colonized various parts of the world.

Question 2

Which country is often credited with initiating the Age of Exploration?

Answer 2

Portugal.

Question 3

True or False: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The invention of the _______ significantly advanced navigation during the Age of Exploration.

Answer 4

compass.

Question 5

What was the primary motive for exploration during this era?

Answer 5

To find new trade routes and access valuable resources.

Question 6

Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe?

Answer 6

Ferdinand Magellan.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major explorer during the Age of Exploration? A) Vasco da Gama B) Marco Polo C) Julius Caesar

Answer 7

C) Julius Caesar.

Question 8

What year did Vasco da Gama reach India?

Answer 8

1498.

Question 9

True or False: The Age of Exploration only involved land exploration.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _______ divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.

Answer 10

Tordesillas.

Question 11

What impact did the Age of Exploration have on indigenous populations?

Answer 11

Many indigenous populations faced diseases, displacement, and exploitation.

Question 12

Which ocean did explorers seek to navigate to find a direct route to Asia?

Answer 12

The Pacific Ocean.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of these was a result of the Age of Exploration? A) The Renaissance B) The Industrial Revolution C) Both A and B

Answer 13

C) Both A and B.

Question 14

Who was the first European to reach the southern tip of Africa?

Answer 14

Bartolomeu Dias.

Question 15

True or False: The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history as a result of exploration.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What was the main purpose of the Northwest Passage exploration?

Answer 16

To find a shorter route to Asia through North America.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a ship design that allowed for faster ocean travel.

Answer 17

caravel.

Question 18

Which explorer claimed Florida for Spain?

Answer 18

Juan Ponce de León.

Question 19

What year did Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition circumnavigate the globe?

Answer 19

1519-1522.

Question 20

True or False: The Age of Exploration ended with the discovery of America.

Answer 20

False.

Question 21

What was one of the key technological advancements that aided explorers?

Answer 21

The astrolabe.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which explorer is known for his travels to China? A) Vasco da Gama B) Marco Polo C) Hernán Cortés

Answer 22

B) Marco Polo.

Question 23

What were the ‘Three G’s’ that motivated explorers?

Answer 23

God, Gold, and Glory.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a significant trade route established during the Age of Exploration.

Answer 24

Silk Road.

Question 25

Who was the first European to reach India by sea?

Answer 25

Vasco da Gama.

Question 26

True or False: The Age of Exploration led to the Columbian Exchange.

Answer 26

True.

Question 27

What were some of the consequences of the Columbian Exchange?

Answer 27

Introduction of new crops, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

Question 28

Which explorer is known for conquering the Aztec Empire?

Answer 28

Hernán Cortés.

Question 29

What was the significance of the Spice Trade during the Age of Exploration?

Answer 29

Spices were highly valued for their use in food preservation and flavoring.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The _______ was an agreement between Spain and Portugal regarding new lands.

Answer 30

Treaty of Tordesillas.

Question 31

Who was the first to explore the coast of Africa extensively?

Answer 31

Prince Henry the Navigator.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which of these countries was a major player in the Age of Exploration? A) Italy B) Spain C) Both A and B

Answer 32

B) Spain.

Question 33

True or False: The Age of Exploration had no lasting effects on global trade.

Answer 33

False.

Question 34

What was the primary reason for the establishment of colonies during the Age of Exploration?

Answer 34

To exploit resources and expand territorial claims.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a significant exploration route that connected Europe to Asia via the sea.

Answer 35

Maritime Silk Route.

Question 36

Which explorer is known for his role in the discovery of the Pacific Ocean?

Answer 36

Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Question 37

What was the impact of European exploration on Africa?

Answer 37

Increased trade and the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of these explorers was NOT involved in the Age of Exploration? A) Sir Francis Drake B) Captain Cook C) Albert Einstein

Answer 38

C) Albert Einstein.

Question 39

True or False: The Age of Exploration was characterized by peaceful interactions between explorers and indigenous peoples.

Answer 39

False.

Question 40

What were the key motivations for explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Answer 40

Economic gain, religious conversion, and national prestige.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a major source of wealth for European nations during the Age of Exploration.

Answer 41

gold.

Question 42

Who was the famous queen who sponsored many voyages of exploration?

Answer 42

Queen Isabella of Spain.

Question 43

What was the significance of the exploration of North America?

Answer 43

It led to the establishment of European colonies and further exploration.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a system of trade that involved the exchange of goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Answer 44

Triangular Trade.