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World History: The Origins of Exploration

A world history kahoot designed to test your skills on the origins of exploration. Based on NSS-WH.5-12.5 ERA 5: INTENSIFIED HEMISPHERIC INTERACTIONS, 1000-1500 CE

Which of the following was a main goal that European nations had during the Age of Exploration?

To spread Christianity beyond Europe To gain riches To learn from other foreign cultures To expand their empires
Technological advancements in sailing and navigation helped spur ocean exploration.

True False
What effect did the Ottoman Turks have on early exploration?

They found a new land route to Asia. They forced people to travel by land to Asia. They forced people to find a way to travel by sea to Asia. They had little effect on early exploration.
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