Exploring the Unknown: Age of Exploration Quiz

Exploring the Unknown: Age of Exploration Quiz

Test your knowledge of the Age of Exploration with this engaging and informative quiz!

published on November 18, 2023
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Which Portuguese explorer led the first expedition around the world?

Which Portuguese explorer led the first expedition around the world?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Hernán Cortés
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Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?
Spain
Spain and Portugal
England
France
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Who is credited with discovering the sea route to India?

Who is credited with discovering the sea route to India?
Vasco da Gama
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernán Cortés
James Cook
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Who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru?

Who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru?
Francisco Pizarro
Hernán Cortés
Vasco da Gama
Sir Francis Drake
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Who was the Portuguese explorer that reached Brazil?

Who was the Portuguese explorer that reached Brazil?
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Amerigo Vespucci
Francisco Pizarro
Vasco da Gama
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Which European country was at the forefront of exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?

Which European country was at the forefront of exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?
England
France
Portugal
Netherlands
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What was the main motive for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

What was the main motive for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
Religious freedom
Desire for new trade routes and wealth
Scientific curiosity
Escape from political turmoil
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Who was the Spanish conquistador that captured the Aztec Empire?

Who was the Spanish conquistador that captured the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Pizarro
Amerigo Vespucci
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Which European nation established colonies in Africa during the Age of Exploration?

Which European nation established colonies in Africa during the Age of Exploration?
Spain
Portugal
England
All of the above
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Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?

Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Ferdinand Magellan
Sir Francis Drake
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Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe?

Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernán Cortés
Vasco da Gama
Francisco Pizarro
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Who is often credited with opening up trade between Europe and Asia via the Silk Road?

Who is often credited with opening up trade between Europe and Asia via the Silk Road?
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernán Cortés
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus