Age of Exploration: Discoveries, Trade, and Global Impact

Question 1

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Modern Exploration'?

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Prince Henry the Navigator

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

Question 2

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?

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Spain

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France

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England

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Portugal

Question 3

What was a major impact of the Age of Exploration on global trade?

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Expansion of trade routes to the Americas and Asia

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Decrease in trade between Europe and Africa

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Reduced trade between Europe and Asia

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Decline of traditional land-based trade routes

Question 4

Which of the following explorers was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 5

Which of the following was a negative consequence of European exploration for indigenous populations?

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Outbreaks of previously unknown diseases

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Introduction of new crops

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Improved agricultural practices

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Increased trade opportunities

Question 6

What was a primary factor contributing to the decline of the Age of Exploration?

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Growing tensions and conflicts between European powers

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Technological limitations

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Lack of financial resources

Question 7

How did the Age of Exploration contribute to the emergence of global capitalism?

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By establishing new trade routes and markets worldwide

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By reducing economic inequality

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By promoting industrialization

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By fostering technological innovation

Question 8

Which of the following was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Economic gain

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Political expansion

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Religious zeal

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Scientific discovery

Question 9

Who is credited with being the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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John Cabot

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Marco Polo

Question 10

What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

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The transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and Europe

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The conflict between European powers for control of the Americas

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The establishment of European colonies in the Americas

Question 11

Which of the following was a negative result of European colonization in the Americas?

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Displacement of indigenous populations

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Increased economic prosperity for all

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Spread of democratic ideals

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Improved healthcare for indigenous populations

Question 12

What was the primary goal of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama?

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To establish a direct trade route from Europe to India

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To find a new route to the Americas

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To explore the coast of Africa

Question 13

Which European country established the first permanent colony in North America?

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England

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

Question 14

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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It divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal

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It gave exclusive trading rights to the Dutch East India Company

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It ended the conflict between England and France over North America

Question 15

Which of the following was a major impact of European exploration on the environment?

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Introduction of invasive species

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Reduced pollution levels

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Improved soil quality

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Increased conservation efforts

Question 16

What was a long-term historical significance of the Age of Exploration?

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Global interdependence and interconnectedness

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The decline of traditional cultures

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The end of all future exploration

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The rise of isolationist policies

Question 17

Who is widely regarded as the first European explorer to land in the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Bartolomeu Dias

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

Question 18

Which European power established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

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England

Question 19

Which of the following was a significant effect of European exploration on indigenous populations in the Americas?

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Disease

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Technological Advancements

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Cultural Exchange

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Economic Prosperity

Question 20

Which major trade route established during the Age of Exploration was primarily used for the exchange of spices?

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Silk Road

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Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

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Gold Coast Trade

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Triangular Trade

Question 21

Which European explorer is credited with leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 22

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Age of Exploration for European nations?

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Increased wealth and power

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Weakening of monarchies

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Loss of scientific knowledge

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Decline in religious influence

Question 23

**Precise:** Who is acknowledged for being the first European to reach the Americas through a transatlantic journey?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

Question 24

**Precise:** Which European voyager was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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James Cook

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Vasco da Gama

Question 25

**Precise:** Which European nation emerged as the leading colonial power during the Age of Exploration?

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Spain

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England

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Portugal

Question 26

**Precise:** What was the primary objective of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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To establish a division of the world between Spain and Portugal

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To regulate trade in the East Indies

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To promote peace among European powers

Question 27

**Precise:** Which of the following is NOT considered to be a lasting effect of the Age of Exploration?

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The decline of the Ottoman Empire

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The spread of Christianity

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The rise of the Atlantic slave trade

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The exchange of plants and animals between continents

Question 28

**Precise:** Define the Columbian Exchange.

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The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas

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The introduction of Christianity in the Americas

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The establishment of trade routes connecting Europe and Asia

Question 29

Who is credited with leading the first circumnavigation of the globe?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 30

Which European country established the first permanent colony in North America?

Accepted Answer

England

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Portugal

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France

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Spain

Question 31

What was the main purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

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To exchange plants, animals, and ideas between Europe and the Americas

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To establish trade routes between Africa and Asia

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To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity

Question 32

What was the name of the treaty that divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 33

Which of the following was a major consequence of European exploration for indigenous peoples?

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Disease, displacement, and cultural disruption

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Improved healthcare

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Increased economic opportunities

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Increased political autonomy

Question 34

What was the primary objective of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's expedition?

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To establish a sea route to India

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To explore the coastline of Africa

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To find a new continent

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To spread Christianity in the East

Question 35

Which of the following was NOT a primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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To spread democracy and human rights.

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To acquire wealth and resources.

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To find new trade routes to Asia.

Question 36

Which of the following technologies was NOT crucial to the success of European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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The printing press.

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The astrolabe.

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The compass.

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The caravel.

Question 37

Which explorer is credited with being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach India by sea?

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 38

Which of the following best describes the Columbian Exchange?

Accepted Answer

The transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and people between the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) and the New World (the Americas).

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The exchange of goods and ideas between European nations during the Age of Exploration.

Question 39

Which of the following was a significant consequence of European colonization during the Age of Exploration?

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The decline of indigenous populations due to disease and warfare.

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The peaceful coexistence of European colonists and indigenous peoples.

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The spread of democracy and human rights throughout the world.

Question 40

Which European country was the first to establish a trading post in India?

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Portugal

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England

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France

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Spain

Question 41

The voyages of Ferdinand Magellan are significant because they proved that...

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the Earth is round and it's possible to sail around it.

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the Americas were a continent separate from Asia.

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the Arctic Ocean could be navigated.

Question 42

Which of the following was NOT a major geographical discovery during the Age of Exploration?

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The discovery of the South Pole.

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The discovery of a sea route to Asia.

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The discovery of the Americas.

Question 43

How did the Age of Exploration contribute to the development of a global economy?

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By facilitating trade and exchange of goods, resources, and ideas across continents.

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By promoting economic equality between Europe and the colonies.

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By establishing a system of free trade among all nations.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a cultural exchange that occurred as a result of the Age of Exploration?

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The introduction of potatoes from the Americas to Europe.

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The establishment of trade routes between European nations.

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The development of new technologies for shipbuilding.

Question 45

Which of the following was **NOT** a major motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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To establish diplomatic relations with Asian empires

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To find new trade routes to Asia for spices and luxury goods

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To spread Christianity to new lands and peoples

Question 46

What technological advancement significantly aided European navigation and exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?

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The astrolabe and improved cartography

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The invention of the steam engine

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The development of the telegraph

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The discovery of penicillin

Question 47

The Columbian Exchange, a consequence of European exploration, refers to the:

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Widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World

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Establishment of the first European colonies in the Americas

Question 48

Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe, proving that the Earth is spherical?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition (completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano)

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

Question 49

How did the Age of Exploration impact indigenous populations in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

It led to widespread disease, forced labor, and the decline of indigenous populations.

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It had minimal impact, as Europeans primarily established trading posts without interacting with indigenous populations.

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It resulted in the immediate adoption of European customs and beliefs by indigenous people.

Question 50

The triangular trade route of the 16th-18th centuries primarily involved the exchange of:

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Slaves, raw materials, and manufactured goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

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Religious texts, scientific knowledge, and artwork between Europe and Asia

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Spices, silk, and porcelain between Asia, Europe, and Africa

Question 51

Which European nation established a vast trading empire in Asia, controlling key ports like Goa and Malacca?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

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England

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France

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The Netherlands

Question 52

What was a significant long-term consequence of the Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

The development of a globalized world with interconnected economies and cultures

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The end of conflict and the establishment of lasting peace between European nations

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The isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world

Question 53

How did the Age of Exploration challenge existing European worldviews?

Accepted Answer

It exposed Europeans to new cultures, belief systems, and scientific knowledge, leading to intellectual and cultural shifts.

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It reinforced the belief that European culture and knowledge were superior to all others.

Question 54

What was one of the primary criticisms leveled against European colonialism during the Age of Exploration?

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The exploitation and enslavement of indigenous populations for economic gain

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The failure to establish profitable trade routes to Asia

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The lack of valuable resources discovered in the New World