Exploration and Voyages
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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?

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

    What created great wealth for Europe?

    <p>Exploration and exploitation of foreign land</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>14th century CE</p> 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?

    <p>The Age of Discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exploring unknown lands for the first time and finding riches to become famous and wealthy</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Exploration and exploitation of foreign land</p> Signup and view all the answers

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