The Age Of Exploration Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the Age of Exploration?
A period from the late 15th century to the early 17th century when European powers explored the world.
Which country is credited with starting the Age of Exploration?
Portugal
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?
A Portuguese prince who sponsored early sea explorations and established a school for navigation.
What was the primary goal of explorers during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes and expand their territories.
Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
True or False: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
False; he reached the Bahamas, not the mainland.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of ______ divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
Tordesillas
What were the three main motivations for exploration?
God, gold, and glory.
Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer?
The Aztec Empire
What technological advancements aided explorers during the Age of Exploration?
The compass, astrolabe, and improved ship designs.
Who was Vasco da Gama?
A Portuguese explorer who was the first to reach India by sea.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT an explorer during the Age of Exploration? A) Vasco da Gama B) Marco Polo C) Sir Francis Drake D) Albert Einstein
D) Albert Einstein
What impact did the Age of Exploration have on indigenous populations?
It often led to their colonization, exploitation, and significant population decline due to disease.
True or False: The Age of Exploration ended in the 18th century.
False; it is generally considered to have ended in the early 17th century.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a significant trade route that connected Europe to Asia.
Silk Road
Which country established the first permanent European settlement in the Americas?
Spain
What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?
It was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.
Who was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Multiple Choice: What was the primary reason for the establishment of colonies? A) Scientific research B) Religious freedom C) Economic gain D) Cultural exchange
C) Economic gain
What role did the Spanish Armada play in the Age of Exploration?
It was a fleet sent by Spain to invade England, marking a shift in naval power.
Who is known as the ‘Father of New France’?
Samuel de Champlain
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a system that allowed colonists to use native people for labor in Spanish colonies.
Encomienda system
What was one of the main consequences of the Age of Exploration for Europe?
Increased wealth and power for European nations.
True or False: The Age of Exploration led to the establishment of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
True
