Exploration Vocabulary and Motivations Quiz
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What was a common tool used by explorers throughout history to determine their location?

  • Sextant
  • Compass
  • Hourglass
  • Astrolabe (correct)

    • Which explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe?

  • Christopher Columbus
  • Ferdinand Magellan (correct)
  • Leif Eriksson
  • Vasco da Gama

    • Which term best describes the relationship between colonies and their mother countries in the context of wealth generation?

  • Symbiotic
  • Mutualistic
  • Independent
  • Exploitative (correct)

    • What was a significant motivation behind the European Age of Exploration?

    <p>Spreading religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explorer is known for discovering a sea route from Europe to India?

    <p>Vasco da Gama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a major navigational error made by explorers due to lack of Vitamin C in their diet?

    <p>Scurvy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ barked

    <p>dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ meowed

    <p>cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classify the terms 'Mutiny' and 'Scurvy' as positive, neutral, or negative in the context of exploration.

    <p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the motivations behind the European Age of Exploration.

    <p>The motivations behind the European Age of Exploration included the desire for wealth, fame, spreading religion, and expanding empires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify modern-day explorers and explain the impact of the earliest explorers like Leif Eriksson, Ibn Battuta, and Zheng He.

    <p>Modern-day explorers include names like National Geographic explorers. The impact of early explorers like Leif Eriksson, Ibn Battuta, and Zheng He paved the way for future expeditions and cultural exchanges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did colonies help mother countries gain wealth during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Colonies provided valuable resources, labor, and new markets for mother countries, leading to economic prosperity and wealth accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the impact of technologies like the Caravel and Astrolabe on the success of explorers throughout history.

    <p>The Caravel revolutionized navigation with its speed and maneuverability, while the Astrolabe allowed explorers to determine their position accurately using celestial observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analyze different perspectives on Christopher Columbus' story through a third-person account and a comic book excerpt.

    <p>Answers may vary, but students should discuss different viewpoints on Columbus' legacy, including his role in colonization, impact on indigenous populations, and historical significance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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