Which explorer led Portugal in winning the European race for a sea route to Asia?Bartolomeau DiasAlvar Nunez de VacaVasco Nunez de BalboaVasco de Gama

Which explorer was the first to establish a sea route to Asia? For which European country did he sail?

Portugal was a major power during the Age of Exploration.TrueFalse

Which Renaissance explorer was sponsored by Spain and completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean?Group of answer choicesChristopher ColumbusJacques CartierFerdinand MagellanJohn Cabot

Which European sailor and explorer had claimed Philippines for Spain in 1521?Group of answer choicesChristopher ColumbusVasco da GamaFerdinand MagellanSebastian del CanoPrince Henry the Navigator

"The Age of Exploration, spanning the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by European maritime expeditions to discover new trade routes and territories. Driven by economic, religious, and technological factors, explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan ventured into uncharted waters. These voyages led to the discovery of the Americas, the establishment of sea routes to Asia, and the beginning of European colonialism in various parts of the world. However, they also resulted in the displacement and suffering of indigenous populations."—Henry Kamen, Empire: How Spain Became a World Power, 2003 Compared to other European explorers, what distinguishes Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?A The discovery of the Americas and the establishment of coloniesB The establishment of a sea route to India by rounding the Cape of Good HopeC The first circumnavigation of the Earth, proving it was roundD The conquest of the Inca Empire and the extraction of vast amounts of gold