The Age of Discovery
This era, extending mainly from the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by the great European explorations.
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Game creation: 2024-10-07
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The Age of Discovery, a pivotal period in human history, spanned from the 15th to the 17th century and was marked by a series of unprecedented maritime and land explorations. European navigators, such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Magellan, undertook daring voyages that allowed for the mapping of new lands, the establishment of new trade routes, and a significant expansion of geographical and scientific knowledge of the time.
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Which country was the first to embark on major expeditions to reach Asia by the sea?
France | England | Spain | Portugal -
What role did the astrolabe play in maritime exploration in the Age of Discovery?
Measure ocean depth | Determine latitude at sea | Communicate with other ships | Map unknown coasts -
Why is the Treaty of Tordesillas important to colonial history?
Spain and Portugal granted land | War between Spain and Portugal ends | British Empire begins | New France colonized -
What was the name of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, feared by European sailors since the Middle Ages?
Sea of Hell | Sea of Darkness | Sea of Oblivion | Sea of Abyss -
Why did the Portuguese explore the African coast in the 15th century?
To discover new lands to colonize | To avoid Spanish competition | To search for gold | To find a sea route to India
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