Age of Exploration: Christopher Columbus Painting Interpretation

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From which perspective is the story about first contact between Renaissance Europeans and the Taino told?

The perspective of the Indigenous peoples of North and South America

The perspective of the sea monsters in the North Sea

The perspective of the Renaissance explorers (correct)

The perspective of the Spanish government

What motivated the Renaissance explorers to take such difficult, risky journeys?

Interest in celebrating the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage

Desire for wealth and expansion (correct)

Fear of sea monsters in the North Sea

Curiosity about the size of Asia

What was the basis for Columbus's estimate of the distance to Asia?

Advice from sea captains who had previously sailed to Asia

Calculations by contemporary mathematicians

Writings of Marco Polo and ancient scholar Ptolemy (correct)

Information from indigenous Taino people

Why were people surprised when they visited replicas of Columbus's ships?

The ships were smaller than expected Signup and view all the answers

How many sea monsters can you find on the map of the North Sea from 1539?

The map does not depict any sea monsters Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject of the painting by Louis Prang and Company?

Arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What motivated societies to venture into unknown regions beyond their borders?

Economy Signup and view all the answers

What did the Taino girls see on the beach in the Caribbean Sea?

Large strange boats with huge sails Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did explorers face when setting out across an ocean without a map?

No knowledge of when they might see land Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Taino girls planning to tell about what they had seen on the beach?

Villagers from their village Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Renaissance Europeans to explore beyond Europe?

To find new trade routes to the East for luxury goods Signup and view all the answers

Why were spices expensive for European consumers during the Renaissance?

Due to the long distances they traveled and passing through many hands Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the problems Renaissance Europeans faced with the existing trade of luxury goods?

High prices as the goods passed through multiple traders Signup and view all the answers

Which group of merchants were responsible for transporting spices from India and the Far East to European markets during the Renaissance?

Arab merchants Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the concerns regarding the trade routes for luxury goods during the Renaissance?

Security of the trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the motivations for European exploration during the Renaissance?

To find new sources of precious metals like gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of people’s worldview during the Renaissance became important during the Age of Exploration?

The idea of spreading Christianity Signup and view all the answers

Why did Europeans believe that a sea route to the East was the solution to their trade problems?

To establish control over their supply of goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of gold coins during the Renaissance trading economy?

They were more valuable than silver coins Signup and view all the answers

Why did Prince Henry and many other European Christians hope to locate Prester John?

To join forces with him in a crusade against the Muslims Signup and view all the answers