| Question | Answer |
| Who, by the early 16c, controlled the eastern Mediterrean | |
| Which European country got a head start on the rest of Europe in exploration | |
| Portugal's taking of what in 1415 marked the beginning of European exploration and control of overseas territory | |
| Name one of the three incentives for countries to invest in overseas exploration | |
| Name one of the three incentives for countries to invest in overseas exploration | |
| Name one of the three incentives for countries to invest in overseas exploration | |
| Who, also called 'the Navigator', established a school in Portugal for exploration and navigation | |
| In 1487, this Portuguese explorer rounded the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip | |
| On an expedition from 1497 to 1499, this Portuguese explorer reached India | |
| The invention of what weapon served as defense for ship | |
| In the course of the 15c, the Portuguese developed this small, light, three-masted sailing ship | |
| What 15c navigational invention helped make possible the conquest of the Atlantic | |
| Which navigational instrument was developed by Muslim navigators in the 12c | |
| Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage in search of India | |
| Before the age of European exploration who controlled the spice trade | |