Impact of Geographical Discoveries

Q. Which of the following instruments is used in navigation?

1. Astrolabe
2. Printing press
3. Mariner's compass
4. Wall clock

Q. What was the Columbian Exchange?

1. Conversion of monetary currencies in South America
2. Transport of plants and animals
3. Spread of diseases
4. Exchanging culture

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Who coined the name 'Cape of Good Hope'?

1. King John II
2. Bartholomew Dias
3. Christopher Columbus
4. Lopo Gonzalves

Q. Ferdinand Magellan travelled for five months and reached South America in which year?

1. 1510 CE
2. 1520 CE
3. 1530 CE
4. 1515 CE

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Who coined the name 'Cape of Good Hope'?

1. King John II
2. Bartholomew Dias
3. Christopher Columbus
4. Lopo Gonzalves

Q. When was the Vijayanagara state founded?

1. 1336 CE
2. 1426 CE
3. 1296 CE
4. 1119 CE