The Age of Discovery
This era, extending mainly from the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by the great European explorations.
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Game creation: 2024-10-07
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The Age of Discovery, a pivotal period in human history, spanned from the 15th to the 17th century and was marked by a series of unprecedented maritime and land explorations. European navigators, such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Magellan, undertook daring voyages that allowed for the mapping of new lands, the establishment of new trade routes, and a significant expansion of geographical and scientific knowledge of the time.
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Where does America get its name?
From the Amerindian peoples | From the explorer Amerigo Vespucci | From the island of Amerika | From the admiral Vasco Americo -
Which country was the first to embark on major expeditions to reach Asia by the sea?
Spain | England | Portugal | France -
Why did Europeans seek to reach Asia by the sea in the 15th century?
To avoid overland routes | To colonize new lands | To establish military alliances | To map unknown regions -
What was the name of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, feared by European sailors since the Middle Ages?
Sea of Darkness | Sea of Abyss | Sea of Hell | Sea of Oblivion -
What continent did the Portuguese travel along in their search for a sea route to India?
Africa | Asia | America | Europe
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