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European Exploration
SS6
Question | Answer |
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What three things motivated European exploration? | Gold, God, and Glory! |
What is the primary reason for European exploration? | To build wealth through power and trade. |
Which countries sent explorers to the "New World?" | Portugal, France, Spain, and Britain |
New World | North and South America |
Old World | Asia, Europe, and Africa |
What religion did the Spanish bring to the Americas? | Catholicism |
What is the time of European exploration of North America, South America, Asia, and Africa from 1450 to 1750 known as? | Age of Discovery |
The Colombian Exchange | The moving of animals, plants, and diseases between the Old World and the New World. |
What is a plantation? | a large farm to grow cash crops |
A fast sailing ship that could easily be steers and hold large amounts of cargo is known as what? | a caravel |
What was Christopher Columbus's biggest achievement? | accidentally finding the Americas while looking for a sea route to Asia |
Which explorer was first to find a sea route to Asia? | Vasco de Gama |
Which explorer established a sailing school to teach others how to navigate the sea? | Prince Henry the Navigator |
Which disease had the biggest impact on Native Americas? | smallpox |
What was the most negative impact of the Colombian Exchange? | The enslavement of Native Americans and establishment of the African slave trade. |