Age of Discovery and Imperialism Quiz

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What was the main reason behind the Treaty of Tordesillas?

To expand the borders of Portugal and Spain

To conquer the indigenous people of the New World

To resolve conflicts between France and England

To divide the New World between Spain and Portugal (correct)

What was the primary motivation of France and England for their expansion to the northwest?

Establishing diplomatic relations with Spain and Portugal

Seeking resources in new territories

Acquiring power over new territories (correct)

Protecting indigenous people from Spanish and Portuguese influence

How did Portugal react to Spain's new found wealth from the New World?

They sought to establish trade relations with Spain

They wished to expand their borders as well (correct)

They were content with Spain's wealth

They decided to form an alliance with Spain

What was the impact of the Age of Discovery on European identity and citizenship?

Enhancement of European unity and nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Pope play in the Treaty of Tordesillas?

He settled the division of the known world between Spain and Portugal Signup and view all the answers

How did France and England respond to being left out of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

They decided to expand to the northwest Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the conquest of the Aztec and Incan empires in New Spain?

Great wealth for Spain and the shipment of precious metals and emeralds to Europe Signup and view all the answers

What role did Queen Elizabeth I play in the raids on Spanish ships?

She ordered the raiding of Spanish ships for the benefit of England Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Francis Drake's attacks on Spanish treasure ships bring to England?

Wealth and gratitude from Queen Elizabeth I Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the military and economic success of England during the Age of Exploration?

A sense of confidence and pride among the English people Signup and view all the answers

What did Europeans learn about Indigenous peoples as a result of the invention of printing?

Their communities operated on principles of equality and sharing Signup and view all the answers

What led to the imperialist behavior of Europeans in Central and South America?

Their desire to mine for precious metals and set up plantations for export to Spain Signup and view all the answers

What motivated English sailors to raid Spanish ships?

Envy towards the wealth brought to Spain through the shipment of precious metals and emeralds Signup and view all the answers

What did the English shipyards develop in response to raiding Spanish ships?

Small, fast, highly manoeuvrable vessels ideal for attacking Spanish galleons Signup and view all the answers

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