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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