Age of Discovery Quiz

Study Notes

Bartolomeu Dias was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, marking a significant milestone in the Age of Discovery.
Henry the Navigator played a crucial role in promoting exploration along the west coast of Africa. He established a school of navigation in Portugal where he gathered cartographers, astronomers, and other experts.
Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, establishing the first documented circumnavigation of the Earth.
Vasco da Gama was the first person to sail directly from Europe to India by sea, opening up a direct sea route to the East.
Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil in 1500 during his journey to India, marking the beginning of Portuguese colonization of the region.
Amerigo Vespucci played a key role in demonstrating that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent, leading to the recognition of the New World.
Afonso de Albuquerque established Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean, securing Portugal’s control of key trading routes and ports in the region.

Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire, bringing an end to the powerful empire and marking the beginning of Spanish colonization of Mexico.
Giovanni Caboto was one of the first Europeans to explore North America after the Vikings. He explored the North Atlantic coast of North America, claiming land for England.
Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River in North America in the 1530s, laying the foundation for French claims to Canada and establishing early trade routes.
Francisco Pizarro led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the early 16th century, marking the beginning of Spanish colonization of the Andean region.
Bartolomé de las Casas was a Dominican friar who became a prominent advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Americas. He is best known for his writings criticizing the abuses committed by Spanish colonizers.

Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order that played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation and the spread of Catholicism around the world.
Francis Xavier was one of the co-founders of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), alongside Ignatius of Loyola. He is best known for his missionary work in Asia, notably in India and Japan.

Oda Nobunaga was a powerful daimyō during the Sengoku period in Japan. He played a significant role in unifying Japan and establishing a unified government.
Hideyoshi was a prominent Japanese daimyō who continued the reunification of Japan after the death of Oda Nobunaga. He succeeded in uniting most of Japan under his rule.

Bartolomeu Dias: First European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, playing a pivotal role in the Age of Discovery.
Henry the Navigator: Promoted exploration along the west coast of Africa and established a school of navigation. He brought together cartographers and other experts to advance nautical knowledge.
Ferdinand Magellan: Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
Vasco da Gama: The first person to sail directly from Europe to India by sea.
Pedro Álvares Cabral: Discovered Brazil in 1500.
Amerigo Vespucci: Demonstrated that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent, leading to the recognition of the New World.
Afonso de Albuquerque: Established Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean through military campaigns and strategic alliances.

Hernán Cortés: Played a key role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot): One of the first Europeans to explore North America after the Vikings.
Jacques Cartier: Made voyages to North America in the 1530s, laying the foundation for French claims to Canada.
Francisco Pizarro: Led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in the early 16th century.
Bartolomé de las Casas: Advocated for the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and criticized the abuses committed by Spanish colonizers.

Ignatius of Loyola: Founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a religious order known for its missionary work and education.
Francis Xavier: Co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) alongside Ignatius of Loyola; played a significant role in the Jesuit missions in Asia.

Oda Nobunaga: Powerful daimyō who played a key role in the unification of Japan during the Sengoku period.
Hideyoshi: Prominent Japanese daimyō who continued the unification efforts after Nobunaga's death.

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