12 Questions
Which invention was improved in Europe after being originally invented in China?
Compass
Who developed the caravel in the mid-15th century?
Prince Henry the Navigator
What did the astrolabe measure?
Angles between the sun or North Star and the horizon
Which geographical regions did Islam control during this time period?
North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia
What impact did Renaissance thinking have on exploration?
Promoted exploration and discovery
Which group controlled trade in Italian cities during this era?
Ottoman Turks
What was the primary goal of countries following the economic theory of mercantilism?
To acquire as many precious metals as possible
Who played a crucial role in putting Portugal at the forefront of exploration during the 15th century?
Prince Henry 'the Navigator'
Which navigator was commissioned by the King of Portugal to find a route to India?
Bartolomeu Dias
Under the Treaty of Tordesilla, which part of the world was designated to Spain?
West
What did Vasco de Balboa discover during his exploration in 1513?
The Pacific Ocean (South Sea)
Which conquistador landed in Mexico, encountered the Aztecs, and eventually destroyed Tenochtitlan?
Hernando Cortes
Test your knowledge on tools and motivations for exploration, including trade routes, tales from the East, obstacles faced in trade, and wealth from Africa. Explore topics such as the Silk Road, Marco Polo's adventures, control of trade by Italian cities, and challenges in trading with Muslim lands.
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