Quiz for Tuesday. Discovery

[Penny]

1. Which European country was the first to start building its overseas empire.

2. In 1454 the German Johann Gutenberg set up his printing press. Later he used metal type, but, what type of material did he use to begin with.

3. Which ocean was named by navigator Ferdinand Magellan.

4. Christopher Columbus set out to find a route to Asia in 1492. Where did he land.

5. Who created the Mogul empire in India in the 6th century.

6. Which all-male theatre with a highly stylized form was established in Japan in 1586 and still can be seen today.

7. The Spanish adventurer Cortes landed in Mexico in 1518 and by 1521 had conquered the country. Which empire did he destroy in the process.

8. Sebastian Cabot was supported by King Henry V11. of England in his exploration and in 1497 discovered Newfoundland. What nationality was he.

9. Europeans who tried to trade with China in the 16th Century were not welcomed. Which famous dynasty was at the height of its power.

10. The Julian calender was used in Europe until the 1580s. Which calender was adopted after 1582 in Roman Catholic countries and later in Protestant countries.

cheers Penny.

[vannin]

8. French
2. lead-based alloy (he was a goldsmith)
10. Gregorian

[Victors Mate]

3 Pacific
5 Baber
7 Aztec

[Tiddles]

4. Guanahani, (San Salvador)

9. Ming

[drogo]

8. Italian

[drogo]

6. Noh

[Penny]

Well done. Sorry to be late again, could not get on to the internet.
No.1 Portugal
No.2 Wood
No.3 Pacific
No.4 West Indes
No.5 Akbar
No.6 Kabuki
no.7 Aztec
No.8 Italian
No.9 Ming
No.10 Gregorian.

more later, cheers Penny