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Exploration Basics ROUTES M.A.I.N Exploration advanced EMPIRE BUILDING! WILD Pictures!
Q: 100 This was the preferred vessel for explorers, as it helped them sail in shallow waters.
Q: 200 WHO AM I? I set up a school for sailors and encouraged the exploration of the African coast. In doing so, I hoped to spread Christianity.
A:200 Do you know the country Prince Henry set up his school?
Q: 300 Give three examples of technology that helped early explorers.
A: 300
Q: 400 The age of exploration began in the ___________century.
A:400
Q:500 When explorers discovered new lands, they came in contact with the original people of the region. What term would BEST replace the underlined word –original.
A:500
Q:100 In 1486, this explorer became the first to reach the southern tip of Africa, but he turned back because his crew was unwilling to travel any further. Today this southern tip of Africa is known as the Cape of Good Hope.
A:100 What country did he represent?
Q:200 Name the explorer and the sponsoring country.
A: 200 Do you know the first European country to establish trade in Asia?
Q: 300 Name the explorer and the sponsoring country.
A: 300 Magellan was from Portugal, but he represented Spain
Q: 400 This British explorer tried to find a North West route to Asia, instead, discovered New Foundland (Canada).
A: 400
Q: 500 Name three explorers you learned about who sailed West from Europe.
A: 500 Answer may include…
Q: 100 Intense pride in your country
A: 100
Q: 200 Before World War I, tension and rivalry amongst European nations led countries like Germany and Britain to expand the army and navy in preparation for war.
A: 200
Q: 300 In the early 1900’s, nations feared one another. Each nation was afraid another would invade or try to take over its territory. So several countries made promises or agreements to defend one another.
A: 300
Q: 400 Prior to WWI many countries wanted to expand their empire which resulted in hostilities
A: 400
Q: 500 What were the four MAIN causes of WWI?
A: 500 Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Q:100 This explorer set sail from Spain, crossed the Atlantic, and then sailed across the mighty Pacific, unfortunately he met his death in the Philippines, and did not live to see his crew fulfill his dream.
A:100 I Circumnavigated the globe.
Q: 200 All were reasons for exploration EXCEPT___ a)Expansion of territory. b)Wealth c)Learn about other indigenous culture. d)Spread Christianity. e)Expand empires.
A: 200
Q: 300 Which one of the following is a short-term effect of European exploration: a)Russia establishes empires in the Americas b)A direct sea trade route to Asia c)The indigenous people establish empires in Europe. d)A direct land route to Asia.
A: 300 A direct sea trade route to Asia
Q: 400 a)introduce new crops and techniques b)territorial exploration, trade, obtain wealth, and spread Christianity c)language and ownership of land d)gain land, improve map skills What were motivating factors for European exploration?
A: 400
Q: 500 What European country was the first to establish trade in Asia?
A: 500 Vasco Da Gama was the first European to sail to India (Asia), which gave way for Portugal to trade with Asia.
Q:100 In the 1900s Europeans had empires primarily in these two continents.
A: 100
Q: 200 Name four European countries other than Portugal and Spain who had set empires in Africa.
A: 200 Any four
Q: 300 The process of obtaining colonies and building an empire is known as
A: 300.
Q: 400 “The sun would never set in our empire” By the 1920s this empire was the largest in history and one-fourth of world’s population was under its control.
A: 400
Q: 500 Why is English the major language in Australia, Canada, parts of Africa, and India?
A: 500 They were all former colonies or empires of Great Britain.
Q: 100 This explorer sponsored explorations that accomplished much for Portugal. He helped train people in navigation, map- making, and science to prepare them to sail around the west coast of Africa. Before,sailors were scared of sea monsters and boiling water near the equator.
A: 100
Q: 200 This cartoon represents one of the causes of WWI-name the cause.
A: 200 Alliances
Q: 300 Before the discovery of a sea route to Asia, this European country controlled the trade with Asia.
A: 300 I have the monopoly – you can only trade with me.
Q: 400 This explorer made one of the greatest discoveries in the history of the world – a continent unknown to the Europeans. Today, we celebrate a day in October to commemorate his discoveries.
A: 400
Q: 500 The red shaded areas on the map indicate the empires of _________ during the ________century.
A: 500 France