World History 2 - Maritime Exploration Motives Quiz

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What period is known as the Age of Exploration or the Age of Discovery?

The Enlightenment era

The Renaissance period (correct)

The Victorian era

The Industrial Revolution

What was one of the main motives leading to European explorations and expeditions during the Age of Exploration?

To establish colonies for raw materials

To find a new homeland for European settlers

To discover new trade routes to Asia (correct)

To spread Christianity to new lands

What did the exchanges between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres during the Age of Exploration result in?

Strengthened existing trade networks

Greater isolation of different world regions

Decreased interaction between different cultures

Forever changed the history of the world (correct)

What was the impact of the discoveries made by European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Allowed for a greater understanding of the world outside Europe Signup and view all the answers

What did the late 15th-century Europe's desire for new trade routes to Asia lead to?

Increased exploration and expeditions Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Age of Exploration begin?

To discover sea routes to Asia after the Ottoman Turks reduced the ability of Europeans to travel by land Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Europeans to discover new lands and territories?

The pursuit of riches such as gold, spices, and precious metals Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that encouraged European monarchs to finance expeditions?

The growing demand for spices among Europeans Signup and view all the answers

What did most European explorers believe would bring them fame?

Discovering new continents and land masses Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly contributed to the start of the Age of Exploration?

The reduction of ability to travel by land to Asia due to the Ottoman Turks Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key objectives of the late 15th-century European explorers?

To discover new trade routes to Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the exchanges between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres during the Age of Exploration?

Exchange of crops, animals, and diseases between the two hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

What was the main driving force behind European monarchs financing expeditions during the Age of Exploration?

Economic motives such as acquiring valuable resources Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that inspired most European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Seeking adventure and fame Signup and view all the answers

What did the discoveries made by European explorers during the Age of Exploration lead to?

Expansion of cultural exchanges and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main outcomes of the Age of Exploration or the Age of Discovery?

Introduction of new food crops to the Western Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key factors that led to the Age of Exploration?

The European desire to find new trade routes to Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant motivation for European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

The aspiration to spread the influence of their country Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the demand for spices among Europeans on the price of spices?

It led to an increase in the price of spices Signup and view all the answers

What did most European explorers believe would bring them fame?

Discovering new continents and land masses Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the valuable resources that European travelers wished to discover through their journeys?

Nutmeg, ginger, and saffron Signup and view all the answers

What reduced the ability of Europeans to travel by land to Asia?

The Ottoman Turks Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Europeans to discover new lands and territories?

The desire to spread the Word of God Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly contributed to the start of the Age of Exploration?

The reduction in the ability of Europeans to travel by land to Asia Signup and view all the answers

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What period is known as the Age of Exploration or the Age of Discovery?

What was one of the main motives leading to European explorations and expeditions during the Age of Exploration?

What did the exchanges between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres during the Age of Exploration result in?

What was the impact of the discoveries made by European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

What did the late 15th-century Europe's desire for new trade routes to Asia lead to?

Why did the Age of Exploration begin?

What inspired Europeans to discover new lands and territories?

What was a significant factor that encouraged European monarchs to finance expeditions?

What did most European explorers believe would bring them fame?

Which event directly contributed to the start of the Age of Exploration?

What was one of the key objectives of the late 15th-century European explorers?

What was a significant outcome of the exchanges between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres during the Age of Exploration?

What was the main driving force behind European monarchs financing expeditions during the Age of Exploration?

What was a significant factor that inspired most European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

What did the discoveries made by European explorers during the Age of Exploration lead to?

What was one of the main outcomes of the Age of Exploration or the Age of Discovery?

What was one of the key factors that led to the Age of Exploration?

What was a significant motivation for European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

What was the impact of the demand for spices among Europeans on the price of spices?

What did most European explorers believe would bring them fame?

What were some of the valuable resources that European travelers wished to discover through their journeys?

What reduced the ability of Europeans to travel by land to Asia?

What inspired Europeans to discover new lands and territories?

Which event directly contributed to the start of the Age of Exploration?

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