Question

age of exploration & enlightenment summative assessment
part 1: multiple choice (circle the correct answer)

1. what are the 3 gs of exploration?

a. gold, generosity, geography
b. guns, god, glory
c. god, glory, gold

1. which of the following was a reason for european exploration?

a. to avoid trade
b. to convert native people to christianity
c. to stop other nations from exploring

1. which nation was not one of the leaders of the age of exploration?

a. spain
b. portugal
c. italy

1. why did europeans become involved in the slave trade?

a. they needed labor for their plantations
b. they wanted to free enslaved people
c. slavery was illegal in europe

1. what was one positive result of the columbian exchange?

a. loss of native populations
b. spread of deadly diseases
c. introduction of new foods and ideas

Explanation:

1. The "3 G's" of Exploration are commonly known as God (spreading Christianity), Glory (national pride), and Gold (seeking wealth).
2. One of the reasons for European exploration was to convert native people to Christianity as part of religious - missionary efforts.
3. Spain and Portugal were major leaders in the Age of Exploration, while Italy's influence waned during this period compared to them.
4. Europeans needed labor for their plantations in the Americas, which led to their involvement in the slave trade.
5. The Columbian Exchange had many aspects, and the introduction of new foods and ideas was a positive result, while the loss of native populations and spread of diseases were negative.

Answer:

1. C. God, Glory, Gold
2. B. To convert native people to Christianity
3. C. Italy
4. A. They needed labor for their plantations
5. C. Introduction of new foods and ideas