1.Why did the Portuguese think that they could find an easier way to reach Asia? *
a.They had alliances with European nations to send out expeditions.
b.They had a large country and a long tradition of Asian exploration.
c.They had a large fleet and had defeated Spain in recent sea battles.
d.They had expert knowledge and advanced navigational technology.
2.How did Balboa’s discovery affect European exploration? *
a.It allowed explorers to form alliances with Native American groups in the Caribbean.
b.It encouraged explorers to seek a direct sea route to the Pacific and the East Indies.
c.It discouraged explorers from searching for a northwest passage to the East Indies.
d.It challenged explorers to find a shorter route past the Cape of Good Hope to India.
3.Which European nation first established a trading empire in the Indian Ocean? *
a.Britain
b.Italy
c.Portugal
d.Spain
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They had alliances with European nations to send out expeditions
1. To determine why the Portuguese thought they could find an easier way to reach Asia, we can examine each option and eliminate the incorrect ones:
Option a: They had alliances with European nations to send out expeditions - This does not provide a direct reason for thinking they could find an easier way to reach Asia, so it can be eliminated.
Option b: They had a large country and a long tradition of Asian exploration - While a long tradition of Asian exploration may have influenced their mindset, it does not directly explain why they thought they could find an easier way. Therefore, this option can also be eliminated.
Option c: They had a large fleet and had defeated Spain in recent sea battles - This does not directly explain why they thought they could find an easier route to Asia, so it can be eliminated.
Option d: They had expert knowledge and advanced navigational technology - Expert knowledge and advanced navigational technology would indeed give the Portuguese confidence in finding an easier route to Asia. With better navigation skills and tools, they could potentially discover new routes or improve existing ones. Therefore, this option is the most plausible, and the correct answer to why the Portuguese thought they could find an easier way to reach Asia.
Therefore, the answer is d) They had expert knowledge and advanced navigational technology.
2. To determine how Balboa's discovery affected European exploration:
Option a: It allowed explorers to form alliances with Native American groups in the Caribbean - Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean did not directly affect alliances with Native American groups in the Caribbean, so this option can be eliminated.
Option b: It encouraged explorers to seek a direct sea route to the Pacific and the East Indies - Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean opened up possibilities for European explorers to seek a direct sea route to the Pacific and the East Indies, avoiding long and dangerous overland journeys. This option is correct and the best answer in terms of how Balboa's discovery affected European exploration.
Option c: It discouraged explorers from searching for a northwest passage to the East Indies - Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean would not discourage explorers from searching for a northwest passage, as the two are unrelated. Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
Option d: It challenged explorers to find a shorter route past the Cape of Good Hope to India - Balboa's discovery would not specifically challenge explorers to find a shorter route past the Cape of Good Hope to India. This option can be eliminated.
Therefore, the answer is b) It encouraged explorers to seek a direct sea route to the Pacific and the East Indies.
3. To determine which European nation first established a trading empire in the Indian Ocean:
Option a: Britain - While Britain later became a significant colonial power in the Indian Ocean, it was not the first nation to establish a trading empire there. This option can be eliminated.
Option b: Italy - Italy did have some presence in the Indian Ocean, particularly through merchant cities like Venice and Genoa. However, it did not establish a comprehensive trading empire. This option can be eliminated.
Option c: Portugal - Portugal is the correct answer. Through explorers like Vasco da Gama, Portugal established a trading empire in the Indian Ocean, primarily focused on obtaining valuable goods from Asia. This includes their establishment of colonies and trading posts along the coast of Africa and India. Therefore, the answer is c) Portugal.
Option d: Spain - While Spain also had explorers and influence in the New World and the Pacific, it did not establish a trading empire in the Indian Ocean. This option can be eliminated.
Therefore, the answer is c) Portugal.