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What was the European understanding of world geography before the 14th century CE?

It was accurate and detailed

It was similar to the understanding in other regions

It was incomplete and limited (correct)

It was based on extensive exploration

Where did the Vikings sail from to Greenland and Canada around 1000 CE?

Denmark

Iceland

Sweden

Norway (correct)

Who may have traveled from Italy to China in 1269 CE?

Marco Polo (correct)

Amerigo Vespucci

Vasco da Gama

Christopher Columbus

Who sailed from Spain to Cuba to search for a new land route of silk and spices?

Christopher Columbus Signup and view all the answers

What created great wealth for Europe?

Exploration and exploitation of foreign land Signup and view all the answers

During which century did the European understanding of world geography become more complete?

14th century CE Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the period in history when Europeans started to explore new lands and cultures?

The Age of Discovery Signup and view all the answers

What were the main motivations for European explorers to sail to unknown lands?

Exploring unknown lands for the first time and finding riches to become famous and wealthy Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with sailing from Spain to Cuba to search for a new land route of silk and spices?

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What two factors created great wealth for Europe during the Age of Discovery?