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Voyages of Explor.

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What was one characteristic of early European exploration?	It was expensive.
Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?	to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods
In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by	strong leadership from Prince Henry.
During the Age of Discovery, the purpose of most European explorations was to search for resources and trade routes and to	claim territory outside of Europe.
Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by	new technology.
Exploration was carried out	competitively among European nations.
What instrument did navigators use to calculate the positions of the sun and the stars?	an astrolabe
Who explored North America and the Arctic?	Henry Hudson
What was one of Portugal’s main goals in exploring the west coast of Africa?	to claim territory along the coast
What was one difference between Vasco de Gama and Bartolomeu Dias?	De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a sea route to South Africa.
What was Vasco da Gama’s main goal?	to find a water route to India
Which explorer extended France’s influence in the Americas through his establishment of Quebec?	Samuel de Champlain
How did Vasco da Gama’s success in opening a seagoing trade route to Asia help Portugal?	It allowed Portugal to build a trading empire.
Whose explorations led to a greater knowledge of North America, the Arctic, Australia, and the Hawaiian islands?	Henry Hudson’s and James Cook’s
How did interactions among the peoples and societies of the world during the age of discovery affect European technology?	They led to technological growth.
During the Age of Discovery, interactions between Asia and Europe led to competition for land and resources and	were accompanied by an increase in trade.
As navigation skills advanced, explorers reached the area now known as the Straits of Magellan. The Straits of Magellan are located	south of Chile and Argentina.
The Treaty of Tordesillas best facilitated exploration by	settling competition over colonized territories.
The fact that the astrolabe was developed in the Muslim empire implies that	the Muslim empire was technologically advanced.
Cartography is	the science of mapmaking.

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