Exploration and Expansionism Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of expansionism during the Age of Exploration?

Expanding a country's power, resources, and territory, often through military or treaties. (correct)
Establishing peaceful diplomatic relations with other nations.
Promoting cultural exchange and understanding between different societies.
Focusing solely on scientific discovery and knowledge gathering.

What was Prince Henry's main contribution to the Age of Exploration?

Establishing a navigation school that fostered advancements in sailing technology and knowledge. (correct)
Funding Christopher Columbus' voyages to the New World.
Sailing around the world and proving it was round.
Discovering the Americas while searching for a new route to Asia.

How did Vasco da Gama's voyage impact global trade and European power dynamics?

It proved that sea routes were less efficient than land-based trade routes.
It established a sea route to India, opening new trade opportunities and empowering European countries. (correct)
It had minimal impact as the route was too dangerous for regular use.
It led to immediate peace and cooperation between Europe and Asian nations.

What was the long-term impact of European diseases, such as smallpox, on indigenous populations in the Americas?

It led to a decrease in the Indigenous population, facilitating European colonization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of imperialism during the Age of Exploration?

A country extracting resources from its colonies to enrich its own economy and increase its power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Decolonization is best described as:

The process by which colonies gain their independence from the colonizing country. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Magellan's voyage contribute to a more complete understanding of the world?

By being the first to circumnavigate the world, demonstrating its true size and shape. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer is credited with initiating a European revolution and adventure to the New World?

Columbus (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Renaissance influence European exploration and expansion efforts?

It spurred a shift towards expansionism, with a desire to explore, colonize, and increase influence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary economic motivations driving European exploration?

A need to discover new sources of precious metals, resources, and establish direct trade routes to Asia. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did religious beliefs play in motivating European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

Europeans believed it was their duty to spread Christianity as stated in the Bible. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ethnocentrism, in the context of European exploration?

The belief that one's own culture and way of life are superior to others. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the 3 G's (Gold, Glory, and God) influence European exploration?

They represented the primary motivations driving European explorers to seek wealth, recognition, and spread Christianity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential consequence of ethnocentrism during the Age of Exploration?

Justification of the imposition of European values and systems on other people. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the desire for 'Glory' motivate European explorers?

Explorers aimed to gain fame and recognition for discovering new lands and routes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of European countries focusing solely on extracting resources from their colonies?

The colonies were left in poor shape and lacking resources. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a primary motivation for Portuguese exploration, distinct from purely economic or political gains?

Seeking a military alliance with the mythical Prester John to combat Muslim forces. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did expansionist policies of European nations contribute to conflicts during the Age of Exploration?

By creating disputes over territorial claims and trade dominance, leading to rivalries and wars. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Beyond material gain, what was a significant driving force behind the explorers' endeavors?

The pursuit of personal glory and fame through discovery and claiming new territories. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did humanist ideals influence the Age of Exploration?

By promoting the exploration of the unknown and the pursuit of truth through inquiry. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

To divide newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal to prevent conflict. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did other European nations react to the Treaty of Tordesillas, and what was the result of this reaction?

They largely ignored the treaty and started their own explorations and attempted to seize territories, defying the agreement. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the division of land established by the Treaty of Tordesillas manifest geographically?

Spain primarily colonized the New World, while Portugal focused on colonies in the Old World and Brazil. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the long-term impact of territorial disputes during the Age of Exploration?

They triggered lasting conflicts and reshaped global political and economic landscapes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Expansionism

Actions of a state aimed at increasing power and territory.

Circumnavigation

Sailing all the way around the world.

Columbus

Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and reached the Americas in 1492.

Magellan

Portuguese explorer recognized for being the first to circumnavigate the world, though he died before finishing.