The Age of Discovery

The Age of Discovery

This era, extending mainly from the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by the great European explorations.

This era, extending mainly from the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by the great European explorations.
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Writer panthers0457  Category History  
Game creation: 2024-10-07 | Photo credit: Fondation Victoria | Photo credit (thumbnail): Fondation Victoria
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  • Where does America get its name?

    From the explorer Amerigo Vespucci | From the island of Amerika | From the Amerindian peoples | From the admiral Vasco Americo
  • Why did Europeans seek to reach Asia by the sea in the 15th century?

    To colonize new lands | To avoid overland routes | To establish military alliances | To map unknown regions
  • What role did the astrolabe play in maritime exploration in the Age of Discovery?

    Communicate with other ships | Measure ocean depth | Determine latitude at sea | Map unknown coasts
  • Which explorer led the expedition that circumnavigated the globe for the first time in 1522?

    Jacques Cartier | Hernando de Soto | Ferdinand Magellan | John Cabot
  • Where did Christopher Columbus first land in America on October 12, 1492?

    Cuba | Hispaniola | San Salvador | Florida

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