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Which explorer is associated with traveling from Portugal to the Southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)?
Which explorer is associated with traveling from Portugal to the Southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)?
- Zheng He
- Magellan
- Bartholomeu Dias (correct)
- Vasco De Gama
Who is credited with the journey from Portugal to the tip of Africa and then to India?
Who is credited with the journey from Portugal to the tip of Africa and then to India?
- Magellan
- Vasco De Gama (correct)
- Bartholomeu Dias
- Zheng He
Which explorer traveled around the Arabian Peninsula, to the Western Coast/tip of India, and into China?
Which explorer traveled around the Arabian Peninsula, to the Western Coast/tip of India, and into China?
- Magellan
- Vasco De Gama
- Zheng He (correct)
- Bartholomeu Dias
Who undertook a journey from Spain to Florida and the Caribbean?
Who undertook a journey from Spain to Florida and the Caribbean?
Which explorer ventured into Arctic waters and North America, representing England?
Which explorer ventured into Arctic waters and North America, representing England?
Who made a journey from North America to Europe, representing France?
Who made a journey from North America to Europe, representing France?
In which region did the Pugachev’s Rebellion primarily occur?
In which region did the Pugachev’s Rebellion primarily occur?
(U.K., Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia) are most closely associated with which type of fabric production?
(U.K., Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia) are most closely associated with which type of fabric production?
During which war was the English New England colonies involved as indigenous allies in the Northeastern Woodlands?
During which war was the English New England colonies involved as indigenous allies in the Northeastern Woodlands?
Where did the Glorious Revolution take place?
Where did the Glorious Revolution take place?
Which European country was described as 'the upper country of Spain' in the text?
Which European country was described as 'the upper country of Spain' in the text?
In which kingdom was the Ming Dynasty located, as per the text?
In which kingdom was the Ming Dynasty located, as per the text?
Where is Jamestown located according to the text?
Where is Jamestown located according to the text?
Which island is described as being 'to the direct right of Korea'?
Which island is described as being 'to the direct right of Korea'?
Where is the Northwest Passage located, according to the text?
Where is the Northwest Passage located, according to the text?
Which European country was described as 'the place that is the tip of Spain'?
Which European country was described as 'the place that is the tip of Spain'?
Where is the Asante Kingdom located, as per the text?
Where is the Asante Kingdom located, as per the text?
'New Amsterdam' mentioned in the text refers to which modern-day location?
'New Amsterdam' mentioned in the text refers to which modern-day location?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was associated with which historical empire according to the text?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was associated with which historical empire according to the text?
Where did 'Voudon' originate from according to the text?
Where did 'Voudon' originate from according to the text?
Which explorer ventured from Portugal to the Southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)?
Which explorer ventured from Portugal to the Southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)?
Where did Zheng He travel to from the Horn of Africa?
Where did Zheng He travel to from the Horn of Africa?
In which region did the Pueblo Revolt occur?
In which region did the Pueblo Revolt occur?
Where is the Maroon Wars mentioned in the text most closely associated with?
Where is the Maroon Wars mentioned in the text most closely associated with?
Where was the Glorious Revolution mentioned in the text primarily located?
Where was the Glorious Revolution mentioned in the text primarily located?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was historically associated with which empire?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was historically associated with which empire?
Which kingdom in Southern Ghana is mentioned in the text?
Which kingdom in Southern Ghana is mentioned in the text?
Where is the island that is to the direct right of Korea located?
Where is the island that is to the direct right of Korea located?
Where did the Ming Dynasty exist according to the text?
Where did the Ming Dynasty exist according to the text?
What was the place that is the tip of Spain, as per the text?
What was the place that is the tip of Spain, as per the text?
Where did 'Voudon' originate from, according to the text?
Where did 'Voudon' originate from, according to the text?
Where is the Kingdom of Kongo located, as per the text?
Where is the Kingdom of Kongo located, as per the text?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was associated with which historical empire according to the text?
'Virgin of Guadalupe' was associated with which historical empire according to the text?
'New Amsterdam' mentioned in the text refers to which modern-day location?
'New Amsterdam' mentioned in the text refers to which modern-day location?
'Santeria' originated from which region according to the text?
'Santeria' originated from which region according to the text?
'Netherlands' is described as being located where, as per the text?
'Netherlands' is described as being located where, as per the text?
Study Notes
Portuguese Exploration
- Bartolomeu Dias is associated with traveling from Portugal to the Southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)
- Vasco da Gama is credited with the journey from Portugal to the tip of Africa and then to India
Other Explorers
- Zheng He traveled around the Arabian Peninsula, to the Western Coast/tip of India, and into China
- Juan Ponce de León undertook a journey from Spain to Florida and the Caribbean
- Henry Hudson ventured into Arctic waters and North America, representing England
- Samuel de Champlain made a journey from North America to Europe, representing France
Regional Conflicts
- Pugachev's Rebellion primarily occurred in the region of Russia
- The English New England colonies were involved as indigenous allies in the Northeastern Woodlands during King Philip's War
European History
- The Glorious Revolution took place in England
- 'The upper country of Spain' refers to Castile
- The Ming Dynasty was located in the kingdom of China
- The Kingdom of Kongo was located in Central Africa
- The Asante Kingdom was located in Southern Ghana
- The Kingdom of Denmark is closely associated with the region of Scandinavia
American History
- Jamestown is located in North America
- 'New Amsterdam' refers to modern-day New York City
- The Maroon Wars are most closely associated with the region of Jamaica
- The Pueblo Revolt occurred in the region of New Mexico
- 'Voudon' originated from the region of Haiti
- 'Santeria' originated from the region of Cuba
Geography
- The island that is to the direct right of Korea is Taiwan
- The Northwest Passage is located in North America
- The region of Northern Europe, including the U.K., Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia, is closely associated with wool production
- The Netherlands is described as being located in Northern Europe
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Test your knowledge of European colonial expansion with this quiz covering the rivalry between Oman and Europe in the Persian Gulf, East African Coast, and Western Coast of India, as well as the colonial presence in Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, England, and France. The quiz also includes questions about specific colonial locations like Manila and Quebec.
