The Age of Exploration Quiz

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Which body of water did Arab traders sail across for centuries?

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

What was the main motivation for Europeans to find a sea route to Asia?

  • To establish colonies
  • To access spices (correct)
  • To explore new lands
  • To expand their empires

How did European sailors navigate in comparison to Arab traders?

  • By staying near the coastline and watching for known landmarks (correct)
  • By relying on the stars for guidance
  • By using advanced navigational tools
  • By following the trade winds

What type of sails did ships built in Mediterranean shipyards have?

<p>Lateen sails (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region had more advanced navigational skills and shipbuilding technology in the mid-1400s?

<p>Arab traders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why Europeans wanted to find a sea route to Asia?

<p>To find new sources of spices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did European sailors navigate in comparison to Arab traders?

<p>By staying near the coastline and watching for landmarks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were European ships not well-suited for long voyages across uncharted waters?

<p>They were not sturdy enough (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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