Question

review and apply activity exploration and colonization lesson 3 early explorations review 1. the portuguese explore 1. identifying cause and effect which of the following caused portugal to seek an ocean route to asia? a. portugal had the best ships and navigators. b. portugal lacked a port on the mediterranean sea. c. portugal agreed not to compete against other european nations. d. portugal had a large naval force. 2. explaining what role did henry the navigator play in the success of portuguese exploration? a. he set up a school to train shipbuilders, sailors, and mapmakers. b. he sailed from portugal around the cape of good hope to india. c. he hired the best navigators from all over europe for his ships. d. he established the first sea route to asia. 3. analyzing events which of the following made portugals sea route to asia a reality? a. bartolomeu dias reached the southernmost point of africa. b. portuguese traders set up trading posts in west africa. c. lisbon became the marketplace of europe. d. vasco da gama led a fleet of four ships to india. ii. west african empires and trade 4. identifying which of the following empires was the first to arise in west africa? a. benin b. ghana c. mali d. songhai 5. comparing in which way were ghana and mali alike? a. they depended on trade with europe for their survival. b. the military warred frequently with people from the sahara region. c. the cities were centers of trade and education for all. d. the upper classes kept most of the money earned from trade. 6. identifying queen njinga led which country against portuguese invaders for several years? a. ghana b. kongo c. mali d. ndongo

Explanation:

1. Portugal lacked a port on the Mediterranean Sea, so it sought an ocean - route to Asia. Other options are not the main causes for this pursuit.
2. Henry the Navigator set up a school to train shipbuilders, sailors, and map - makers which contributed to Portuguese exploration success.
3. Vasco da Gama led a fleet of four ships to India, making Portugal's sea route to Asia a reality.
4. Ghana was the first of these empires to arise in West Africa.
5. Both Ghana and Mali had cities that were centers of trade and education.
6. Queen Njinga led Ndongo against Portuguese invaders.

Answer:

1. B. Portugal lacked a port on the Mediterranean Sea.
2. A. He set up a school to train shipbuilders, sailors, and map - makers.
3. D. Vasco da Gama led a fleet of four ships to India.
4. B. Ghana
5. C. The cities were centers of trade and education for all.
6. D. Ndongo