10 Questions
What was the European understanding of world geography before the 14th century CE?
It was incomplete and limited
Where did the Vikings sail from to Greenland and Canada around 1000 CE?
Norway
Who may have traveled from Italy to China in 1269 CE?
Marco Polo
Who sailed from Spain to Cuba to search for a new land route of silk and spices?
Christopher Columbus
What created great wealth for Europe?
Exploration and exploitation of foreign land
During which century did the European understanding of world geography become more complete?
14th century CE
What is the name given to the period in history when Europeans started to explore new lands and cultures?
The Age of Discovery
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
Who is credited with sailing from Spain to Cuba to search for a new land route of silk and spices?
Christopher Columbus
What two factors created great wealth for Europe during the Age of Discovery?
Exploration and exploitation of foreign land
Test your knowledge of historical explorations with this quiz. Can you fill in the blanks with the correct answers about famous voyages and explorers? Discover how much you know about the European understanding of world geography, Viking expeditions, Marco Polo's travels, and Christopher Columbus's famous voyage to the New World.
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