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Who is the first major figure of the 15th century when it comes to ocean-going voyages?
Who is the first major figure of the 15th century when it comes to ocean-going voyages?
- Vasco da Gama
- John Green
- Christopher Columbus
- Zheng He (correct)
What trade network did Vasco da Gama introduce Europeans to?
What trade network did Vasco da Gama introduce Europeans to?
- Indian Ocean trade network (correct)
- Atlantic Ocean trade network
- Pacific Ocean trade network
- Mediterranean trade network
Which of the following is NOT a region involved in the Indian Ocean trade network?
Which of the following is NOT a region involved in the Indian Ocean trade network?
- Middle East
- Europe (correct)
- India
- Africa
Which European country was the first to breach the Indian Ocean and establish a 'trading post empire'?
Which European country was the first to breach the Indian Ocean and establish a 'trading post empire'?
What strategy did the Portuguese use to control Indian Ocean trade?
What strategy did the Portuguese use to control Indian Ocean trade?
What did Christopher Columbus believe he had reached during his first journey?
What did Christopher Columbus believe he had reached during his first journey?
What technique did Columbus primarily rely on for navigation during his voyages?
What technique did Columbus primarily rely on for navigation during his voyages?
Who commissioned two different sets of experts to analyze Columbus's plans?
Who commissioned two different sets of experts to analyze Columbus's plans?
What did one of the sets of experts call Columbus's plan?
What did one of the sets of experts call Columbus's plan?
Why did Ferdinand and Isabella decide to fund Columbus's trip?
Why did Ferdinand and Isabella decide to fund Columbus's trip?
Which mariner had a lasting impact on the world, even if it wasn't necessarily positive?
Which mariner had a lasting impact on the world, even if it wasn't necessarily positive?
Which country was the leading manufacturer of quality goods in the world during Zheng He's time?
Which country was the leading manufacturer of quality goods in the world during Zheng He's time?
What was the purpose of Zheng He's voyages?
What was the purpose of Zheng He's voyages?
Why did Zheng He's voyages come to an end?
Why did Zheng He's voyages come to an end?
Which country had a strong Christian crusading spirit in the 15th century due to the presence of Muslims?
Which country had a strong Christian crusading spirit in the 15th century due to the presence of Muslims?
