A Journey through the Age of Discovery

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During which time period did the Age of Discovery take place?

  • 15th century to the 17th century (correct)
  • 18th century to the 20th century
  • 10th century to the 12th century
  • 12th century to the 14th century

Which European countries were at the forefront of the European colonisation of the Americas?

  • Spain and England
  • Spain and Portugal (correct)
  • England and France
  • Portugal and France

What marked an increased adoption of colonialism as a government policy in several European states?

  • The first wave of European colonization
  • The Age of Sail
  • The Age of Exploration (correct)
  • The Age of Discovery

Which country started the European exploration outside the Mediterranean with maritime expeditions to the Canary Islands in 1336?

<p>Portugal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important sea route was established by Vasco da Gama in 1498?

<p>The sea route to India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European countries were part of the Age of Discovery?

<p>Spain, Portugal, England (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

<p>Exploring new trade routes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European country was the first to establish a sea route to India?

<p>Portugal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of European exploration outside the Mediterranean?

<p>The exploration of the Canary Islands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overlap between the Age of Discovery and the Age of Sail?

<p>The use of sailing ships for exploration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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