The Age of Discovery and European Trade Quiz
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What was the major center for trade for Europeans before the Age of Discovery?

  • The Pacific Ocean
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean Sea (correct)
  • The Atlantic Ocean

    • Which empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea and complicated trade for Western Europeans?

  • The Ottoman Empire (correct)
  • The Roman Empire
  • The Byzantine Empire
  • The Mongol Empire

    • What event sparked Columbus's exploration and the desire to find new trading routes?

  • The fall of the Byzantine Empire
  • The belief that the world was ending (correct)
  • The discovery of the Americas
  • The rise of the Ottoman Empire

    • What was the primary reason Western Europeans sought new trading routes?

    <p>To avoid heavy taxes imposed by the Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religious conflict is mentioned in the text as a factor contributing to the Age of Discovery?

    <p>Christianity vs. Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ocean did Western Europeans turn their attention to in search of new trading routes?

    <p>The Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of portolan charts?

    <p>To depict potential routes and coastal dangers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation allowed for more precise navigation and latitude measurement?

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

    What was the primary advantage of the lateen sails used on caravels?

    <p>They were better at withstanding winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Henry the Navigator's primary motivation for exploring the Atlantic?

    <p>To make a name for himself and Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary advantage of the magnetic compass for navigation?

    <p>It indicated the direction of magnetic north</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Portugal well-positioned for Atlantic exploration?

    <p>It bordered the Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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