Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

European Exploration and Settlement of the Caribbean

10 Questions

3 Views

European Exploration and Settlement of the Caribbean

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What motivated European traders to seek an easier route to Asia?

To establish new colonies in Asia

To monopolize the trade routes

To promote cultural exchange between Europe and Asia

To reduce the cost and risk associated with trading (correct)

What was the impact of the increase in trade in Europe?

Decrease in demand for Asian goods

Rise of conflicts between European merchants

Development of new trading methods and currency systems (correct)

Migration of European traders to Asia

What were the old European names for Japan and China according to the text?

Samarkand and Bukhara

Cathay and Cipangu (correct)

Tashkent and Kashgar

Ceylon and Siam

What did the lords in Europe want in relation to trade?

Lands where they could obtain gold Signup and view all the answers

What kind of goods were being transported over land by caravans from Asia to the eastern shores of the Mediterranean?

Spices, silks, pearls, and other precious goods Signup and view all the answers

Which European nation led the way in exploration during the 15th century?

Portugal Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Portuguese exploration during the 15th century?

To search for gold and silver on the west coast of Africa Signup and view all the answers

What hindered the progress of the new trade route to Asia around Africa?

Disbelief about whether the earth was flat or round Signup and view all the answers

Who embraced the idea of finding a shorter or new route to the Indies?

Christopher Columbus Signup and view all the answers

What was Christopher Columbus' main point when seeking support for his expedition?

To reach Cipangu by sailing west across the Atlantic Signup and view all the answers