The Age of Exploration
| Description: The Age of Exploration was a period of European exploration and colonization that began in the 15th century and lasted until the 17th century. This quiz will test your knowledge of this important period in history. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: history early modern history the age of exploration |
Which European country was the first to reach the Americas?
Who was the first European to circumnavigate the globe?
What was the main motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in the Americas?
What was the name of the treaty that divided the world between Spain and Portugal?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in North America?
What was the name of the French explorer who claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in Australia?
What was the name of the Portuguese explorer who discovered Brazil?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in New Zealand?
What was the name of the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in South Africa?
What was the name of the Inca emperor who was captured and executed by the Spanish?
Which European country established the first permanent colony in India?
What was the name of the English explorer who founded the Virginia Company?