Exploring the Unknown: Age of Exploration Quiz Test your knowledge of the Age of Exploration with this engaging and informative quiz! alina90 published on November 18, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Which Portuguese explorer led the first expedition around the world? Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Vasco da Gama Hernán Cortés 2/12 Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages? Spain Spain and Portugal England France 3/12 Who is credited with discovering the sea route to India? Vasco da Gama Ferdinand Magellan Hernán Cortés James Cook 4/12 Who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru? Francisco Pizarro Hernán Cortés Vasco da Gama Sir Francis Drake 5/12 Who was the Portuguese explorer that reached Brazil? Pedro Álvares Cabral Amerigo Vespucci Francisco Pizarro Vasco da Gama 6/12 Which European country was at the forefront of exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries? England France Portugal Netherlands 7/12 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 8/12 Who was the Spanish conquistador that captured the Aztec Empire? Hernán Cortés Christopher Columbus Francisco Pizarro Amerigo Vespucci 9/12 Which European nation established colonies in Africa during the Age of Exploration? Spain Portugal England All of the above 10/12 Who discovered the Pacific Ocean? Christopher Columbus Vasco Núñez de Balboa Ferdinand Magellan Sir Francis Drake 11/12 Which explorer is known for circumnavigating the globe? Ferdinand Magellan Hernán Cortés Vasco da Gama Francisco Pizarro 12/12 Who is often credited with opening up trade between Europe and Asia via the Silk Road? Ferdinand Magellan Hernán Cortés Marco Polo Christopher Columbus
