The Age of Exploration Flashcard

Who was the Italian explorer that sailed for Spain and is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

What was the primary motivation for many explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Which country was the first to establish a sea route to India? Options: Spain, France, Portugal, England

What was the name of the famous sea route that connected Europe to Asia by water?

Who was the first person to circumnavigate (sail around) the globe?

What did explorers hope to find in the New World?

Which of the following was a consequence of the Age of Exploration? Discovery of new lands, Spread of diseases, Exchange of goods and ideas, All of the above

What was the name of the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire?

Which exploration was sponsored by England and aimed to find a northwest passage to Asia? Options: The Magellan Expedition, The Cabot Expedition, The Columbus Voyage, The Drake Expedition

What was the impact of the Age of Exploration on Indigenous peoples?