Portuguese Arrive UAE SST
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1. To which of the following countries does this flag belong to?
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Germany
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Italy
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Portuguese
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Germany
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C. PortugueseExplanation
The flag belongs to Portugal because it is the only country listed in the options that has "Portuguese" as its nationality.Rate this question:
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2.What were early Portuguese explorers trying to find?
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A.A passage to India by land
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B.A new trade route to India by sea
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C.A new school in Portugal
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A passage for entertainment
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B. B.A new trade route to India by seaExplanation
Early Portuguese explorers were trying to find a new trade route to India by sea. This was motivated by the desire to bypass the Ottoman Empire's control over the land routes to Asia and establish direct trade relations with India. The Portuguese hoped to gain access to valuable spices, silk, and other goods from the East, which would be profitable for their country. This led to the exploration and eventual establishment of maritime trade routes between Portugal and India, contributing to the Age of Discovery and the expansion of European influence in the East.Rate this question:
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3. Who was the explorer that 1st sailed around Africa in order to make it to Asia by water?
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a. Francisco Pizarro
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b. Vasco-de-Gama
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c. Henry Hudson
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D.John Gutenberg
Correct Answer
B. b. Vasco-de-GamaExplanation
Vasco-de-Gama is the correct answer because he was the explorer who first sailed around Africa in order to reach Asia by water. He successfully reached India in 1498, opening up a direct sea route to Asia and establishing Portugal as a major maritime power.Rate this question:
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2. . European explorers were sent to the New World for ………………
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a.Gold, spices and ships
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B.a.Gold, land, and to convert native people to Christianity
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C.a.Silver, pearls and slaves
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D.None of the above
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B. B.a.Gold, land, and to convert native people to ChristianityExplanation
European explorers were sent to the New World for gold, land, and to convert native people to Christianity. This can be seen through the historical context of the Age of Exploration, where European powers sought to expand their wealth and influence through colonization. Gold and land were valuable resources that could be exploited for economic gain, while spreading Christianity was a religious and cultural mission. The conversion of native people to Christianity was seen as a way to civilize and assimilate them into European culture.Rate this question:
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5.Which of the following is Not an outcome of Exploration?
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a. Map development
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b. New land and Trade routes
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c. All of the above were outcomes
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D.Fun and entertainment
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C. c. All of the above were outcomesExplanation
The correct answer is c. All of the above were outcomes. This means that all the options listed (map development, new land and trade routes, fun and entertainment) are outcomes of exploration.Rate this question:
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6. Which Portuguese explorer sailed to the Cape of Good hope on the tip of Africa in 1488?
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a. Vasco-de- Gama
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b. Leif Erikson
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c. Bartholomeu Diaz
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William caxton
Correct Answer
C. c. Bartholomeu DiazExplanation
Bartholomeu Diaz is the correct answer because he was the Portuguese explorer who sailed to the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. He was the first European navigator to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa, opening up a sea route from Europe to Asia. This discovery paved the way for future explorers like Vasco de Gama to establish trade routes with India. Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer who is believed to have reached North America before Christopher Columbus, and William Caxton was an English printer and merchant.Rate this question:
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