European Exploration MCQs
European Exploration – Class 11 History MCQs
Class: 11 | Subject: History
Section: Confrontation of Cultures
Topic: European Exploration
Based on: CBSE Board Examination Pattern (NCERT Syllabus)
1. European exploration began mainly in the:
Answer: C. 15th century
The Age of Exploration began as Europeans searched for new trade routes to Asia.
The Age of Exploration began as Europeans searched for new trade routes to Asia.
2. The main motive behind exploration was:
Answer: D
Explorers sought Gold, God, and Glory.
Explorers sought Gold, God, and Glory.
3. Vasco da Gama reached India in:
Answer: B
He reached Calicut via the Cape of Good Hope.
He reached Calicut via the Cape of Good Hope.
4. The Cape of Good Hope route was discovered by:
Answer: B
He sailed around Africa’s southern tip.
He sailed around Africa’s southern tip.
5. Ferdinand Magellan is known for:
Answer: B
His expedition completed the first voyage around the world.
His expedition completed the first voyage around the world.
6. Navigation advances included:
Answer: D
Technological improvements enabled ocean voyages.
Technological improvements enabled ocean voyages.
7. Prince Henry the Navigator belonged to:
Answer: B
He promoted Portuguese exploration.
He promoted Portuguese exploration.
8. Columbus sailed under:
Answer: B
Spain funded his westward voyage.
Spain funded his westward voyage.
9. Exploration led to:
Answer: D
It reshaped world history.
It reshaped world history.
10. Treaty of Tordesillas divided lands between:
Answer: A
Papal decree divided overseas territories.
Papal decree divided overseas territories.
11. Explorers searched for:
Answer: D
Asian trade goods were valuable.
Asian trade goods were valuable.
12. Caravel ships were:
Answer: B
They enabled long voyages.
They enabled long voyages.
13. Exploration shifted trade focus to:
Answer: A
Atlantic trade grew rapidly.
Atlantic trade grew rapidly.
14. Mercantilism supported:
Answer: D
Colonies supplied wealth.
Colonies supplied wealth.
15. Joint‑stock companies funded:
Answer: D
Shared investment reduced risk.
Shared investment reduced risk.
16. Exploration spread:
Answer: D
Global exchange intensified.
Global exchange intensified.
17. Spain’s power grew due to:
Answer: D
Colonial wealth enriched Spain.
Colonial wealth enriched Spain.
18. Exploration connected:
Answer: D
It created global networks.
It created global networks.
19. Colonial rivalry led to:
Answer: D
European powers fought for dominance.
European powers fought for dominance.
20. European exploration laid basis of:
Answer: D
It transformed global economic systems.
It transformed global economic systems.
