The Age of Exploration

SheelonHistorySocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Set sail with Columbus, Magellan, and Vasco da Gama. Discover why European explorers crossed the oceans and how their voyages connected the world.

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In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?
Multiple Choice · 20s
A1453
B1492
C1521
D1607
Columbus sailed with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the...
Multiple Choice · 20s
ASanta Maria
BSan Salvador
CVictoria
DTrinidad
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to...
Multiple Choice · 20s
AReach the North Pole
BSail all the way around the world
CCross the Sahara Desert
DReach the bottom of the ocean
Vasco da Gama found a sea route from Europe to India by sailing around Africa.True / False · 20s
Marco Polo became famous for writing about his travels to which land?Multiple Choice · 20s
Which ocean did Columbus cross to reach the Americas? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
Which country sponsored Columbus's 1492 voyage?Multiple Choice · 20s
The Americas are named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.True / False · 20s
What were European explorers mainly hoping to find on new sea routes to Asia?Multiple Choice · 20s
Which lands did Europeans call the 'New World'?Multiple Choice · 20s
Which Portuguese explorer first rounded Africa's Cape of Good Hope? (last name)Type Answer · 30s
Which tool helped sailors find their direction at sea?Multiple Choice · 20s

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