AP European History Exam- Renaissance and Reformation By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which European explorer discovered the sea route from Europe to India, circumnavigating the Cape of Good Hope? a) Christopher Columbus b) Vasco da Gama c) Ferdinand Magellan d) James Cook 2. Who was the Portuguese explorer responsible for establishing a direct sea route from Europe to Asia, opening up lucrative spice trade? a) Bartholomeu Dias b) Hernán Cortés c) Francisco Pizarro d) Ferdinand Magellan 3. Which European nation dominated the spice trade in the Indian Ocean during the 16th and 17th centuries? a) England b) France c) Portugal d) Spain 4. Who led the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the globe, proving that the Earth is round? a) Christopher Columbus b) Vasco da Gama c) Ferdinand Magellan d) Henry Hudson 5. Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus’ voyage that led to the discovery of the Americas in 1492? a) England b) France c) Portugal d) Spain 6. Who is often credited with the first European contact with the Pacific Ocean, while searching for a western route to Asia? a) Vasco da Gama b) Ferdinand Magellan c) James Cook d) John Cabot Loading … Posted in Other
