History The Age of Exploration Quiz

Take our Age of Exploration Quiz Test to assess your historical knowledge. Explore a range of questions related to the Age of Exploration and find detailed answers to enhance your proficiency in history.

Topics covered in this History The Age of Exploration Quiz

• Explorers and Voyages
• Motives for Exploration
• Impact on Indigenous Cultures
• New World Discoveries
• Trade Routes
• Technological Advances
• Mapping and Navigation
• Columbian Exchange
• Consequences of Exploration
• Exploration and Globalization

Few Questions in History The Age of Exploration Quiz

• Who is credited with discovering the sea route to India in 1498?
• Who is often credited with discovering America in 1492?
• Which explorer is known for his voyages to the New World and is often credited with naming America?
• Which explorer is associated with the discovery of the sea route to India?
• What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century?
• What was the primary motivation behind European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
• What was the main goal of the Spanish conquistadors during the Age of Exploration?
• Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe?
• What is the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims sailed to North America in 1620?
• Which European country was at the forefront of early exploration efforts in the 15th century?
• What ancient civilization did Hiram Bingham rediscover in 1911, known for its impressive stone architecture and terraced fields?