Expansionism and Imperialism Quiz

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Who was the first European to reach the Cape of Good Hope?

John Cabot

Jacques Cartier

Vasco de Gama

Bartholomew Diaz (correct)

Which country's sailors explored the east and west coast of Africa in the early 1400s?

Portugal (correct)

England

Spain

France

Who went to Newfoundland, northern Canada islands, and India?

France

Portugal

Spain

England (correct)

Who explored the North Atlantic Ocean during the Renaissance?

Martin Frobisher Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first explorer to reach North America since the Vikings?

John Cabot Signup and view all the answers

Who was the key figure in challenging the Catholic Church's practices during the Renaissance?

Martin Luther Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between expansionism and imperialism?

Expansionism involves spreading one's country onto other lands, while imperialism involves controlling other countries. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Europeans' main motivation for using imperialism?

Increasing their wealth and power Signup and view all the answers

How was imperialism typically achieved?

By military force, followed by political and economic means Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancements contributed to the age of exploration?

Invention of better navigational tools and ships Signup and view all the answers

What was Bartholomew Diaz's achievement during the Renaissance?

He reached the Cape of Good Hope Signup and view all the answers

Why did France fail to go to Florida during the Renaissance?

Due to a war with England and Spain Signup and view all the answers

What did Christopher Columbus achieve during the Renaissance?

He went to the Caribbean but never reached North America Signup and view all the answers

What was the main achievement of John Cabot during the Renaissance?

He got to North America since the Vikings Signup and view all the answers

What was Martin Luther's primary contribution during the Renaissance?

He challenged the Catholic Church's practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between expansionism and imperialism?

Expansionism involves spreading one's country onto other lands, while imperialism involves controlling other countries. Signup and view all the answers

How did Europeans typically use ethnocentrism during the age of expansion and exploration?

They imposed their social structure and culture on indigenous people, using them as slaves. Signup and view all the answers

What main actions characterized European imperialism during the age of exploration?

Military conquest, followed by political and economic control of other countries. Signup and view all the answers

What were some significant technological advancements during the age of exploration that facilitated further and faster travel?

Creation of better maps, navigational tools, and ships for safer ocean travel. Signup and view all the answers

During the age of exploration, what was the prevailing belief about the shape of the Earth before the Renaissance?

It was widely believed that the Earth was flat prior to the Renaissance. Signup and view all the answers