How did the city of Venice help begin the age of exploration? A.
They built new ships to help explorers.
B.
Merchants began to trade with the Middle East.
C.
Armies from Venice conquered Asian countries.
D.
Crusaders conquered the city of Jerusalem.

Which two European countries initiated (started) the race for a water route to Asia?
A.
France and England
B.
Portugal and Holland
C.
Spain and England
D.
Portugal and Spain

Which event was a result of the other three?
A.
Crusades
B.
Dark Ages
C.
Age of Exploration
D.
Renaissance

Which continent were European explorers trying to reach in order to find silk, spices, rugs, and perfumes?
A.
South America
B.
Asia
C.
North America
D.
Europe

How did Spain benefit economically from Columbus’ voyages to the New World?
A.
Spain gained new people to add to its armies in Europe.
B.
Spain learned about new ways to govern its people.
C.
Spain gained vast wealth from gold and slaves.
D.
Spain gained converts to the Christian religion.

How did the city of Venice help begin the age of exploration?

A.

They built new ships to help explorers.

B.

Merchants began to trade with the Middle East.

C.

Armies from Venice conquered Asian countries.

D.

Crusaders conquered the city of Jerusalem.

answer a

Which two European countries initiated (started) the race for a water route to Asia?

A.

France and England

B.

Portugal and Holland

C.

Spain and England

D.

Portugal and Spain

answer d

Which event was a result of the other three?

A.

Crusades

B.

Dark Ages

C.

Age of Exploration

D.

Renaissance

answer c

Which continent were European explorers trying to reach in order to find silk, spices, rugs, and perfumes?

A.

South America

B.

Asia

C.

North America

D.

Europe

answer b

How did Spain benefit economically from Columbus’ voyages to the New World?

A.

Spain gained new people to add to its armies in Europe.

B.

Spain learned about new ways to govern its people.

C.

Spain gained vast wealth from gold and slaves.

D.

Spain gained converts to the Christian religion.

answer c

Explanation:

  b.

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