European Explorations in the Old and New World

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What motivated Prince Henry to promote navigation and exploration in Portugal?

Desire to spread Christianity in Europe

Desire to expand Christian presence in Muslim North Africa and gain access to riches (correct)

Desire to conquer the western coast of Africa

Desire to establish trade routes with the Americas

What was the significance of Bartolomeu Dias' voyage in 1488?

He conquered the city of Ceuta

He discovered the New World

He established a new trade route with India

He was the first European to reach the southern tip of Africa (correct)

What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's voyage in the late 1490s?

He demonstrated that the treasures of the East could be reached by sailing to the south and east (correct)

He discovered a new route to the Americas

He established a trade route with the East Indies

He sailed around the western coast of Africa

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494?

To divide the New World between Portugal and Spain Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the conquest of Ceuta in 1415?

It sparked a desire for greater access to riches and to further expand Christian presence in Muslim North Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was Portugal's main goal in establishing sea routes around Africa?

To reach the treasures of the East by sailing to the south and east Signup and view all the answers

Which European powers were the first to challenge Portuguese claims in southern and eastern Asia?

Spain, France, and England Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the struggle for trade and economic hegemony in South and Southeast Asia among European powers?

Countless wars in the region and in Europe for the next three centuries Signup and view all the answers

Which city emerged as the new financial and trade capital of Europe during this period?

Amsterdam Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the large-scale intrusion of European traders into the Asian region?

Both China and Japan began to resist the increasing Western commercial and cultural influence on their societies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the emergence of the Dutch and English East Indian Trading Companies?

To challenge Portuguese claims in southern and eastern Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of Spain, France, and England during this period?

They were the pre-eminent military powers in Europe Signup and view all the answers

Who funded Columbus's voyage in 1492?

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

To divide land claims between Spain and Portugal Signup and view all the answers

Which country became the dominant European trading power in South and East Asia?

Portugal Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of more direct trade between Europe and Asia?

Increased availability and affordability of Asian commodities Signup and view all the answers

What did Portuguese voyages disrupt in India and the East Indies?

Italian trade alliances with Muslim traders Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Columbus's arrival in the Americas?

It was a major event in Western civilization Signup and view all the answers

What motivated European explorers to venture into South and Southeast Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries?

The desire to spread Christianity and claim new lands for their countries Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe?

Ferdinand Magellan Signup and view all the answers

Who led an expedition to explore the American Southwest and claimed the region for Spain?

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado Signup and view all the answers

Which European power claimed the Gulf of St. Lawrence Region and St. Lawrence River Valley?

France Signup and view all the answers

Who explored the Great Lakes, Ohio, and Mississippi River Valleys, claiming them for France?

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle Signup and view all the answers