The Age of Exploration Quiz

The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire made trade throughout the Ottoman Empire difficult and unreliable, prompting European explorers to seek new routes to Asia for luxury goods.

Prince Henry the Navigator.

They hoped to find luxuries such as spices and silk.

<p>Isabella and Ferdinand II of Aragon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They agreed to finance three more trips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spices and silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1453</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish rulers, Isabella, and Ferdinand II of Aragon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 made trade with Asia difficult, prompting European explorers to find new routes.

Prince Henry the Navigator led Portugal's efforts to find new routes to Asia by sailing around Africa.

European explorers sought spices and silk, luxury goods from Asia.

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain funded Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the Americas.

Isabella and Ferdinand agreed to finance three more voyages for Columbus after his initial success.

Spices and silk were valuable goods that inspired European explorers to seek new routes to Asia.

Portugal, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, attempted to find a sea route to Asia by sailing around the African continent.

The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople in 1453, disrupting existing trade routes and motivating European exploration.

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand II of Aragon, the Spanish rulers, funded Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the Americas.

Isabella and Ferdinand agreed to finance three more voyages for Columbus after the success of his initial journey.