Practice Reasons for Exploration - 5.1 | 1. A Period of Transition | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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What were two main motivations for exploration?

💡 Hint: Think about what resources European countries were after.

Question 2

Easy

Name one technological advancement that helped explorers.

💡 Hint: Which tool helped navigate the seas?

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Question 1

What was the main reason for the European exploration in the 15th century?

  • Religious freedom
  • Trade routes
  • Technological development

💡 Hint: Consider what goods were highly sought after during this time.

Question 2

True or False: The astrolabe was an important tool for navigation during the Age of Exploration.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the tools that explorers used to travel long distances.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the long-term effects of European exploration on global trade patterns.

💡 Hint: Consider the shifts in power and economic exchanges that occurred as a result of these explorations.

Question 2

Discuss how technological advancements shaped the motivations for exploration during the Age of Exploration.

💡 Hint: Think about how technology might have made certain explorations more feasible or appealing.

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