European Exploration and Settlement of the Caribbean

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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?

<p>Lands where they could obtain gold (D)</p> 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?

<p>Spices, silks, pearls, and other precious goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Portugal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To search for gold and silver on the west coast of Africa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disbelief about whether the earth was flat or round (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Christopher Columbus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To reach Cipangu by sailing west across the Atlantic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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