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MB SC 7-1.1
7-1.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was the explorer who discovered the New World? | Christopher Columbus |
| What were the Europeans looking for when they first launched their explorations? | All water route to Asia |
| Which country has a long Atlantic coast, which helped it become the first country to send explorers out mapping the west coast of Africa? | Portugal |
| What is responsible for moving ships forward or pushing ships off course? | Wind and water currents |
| What route did traders follow across land to Asia? | The Spice Road |
| Who was the explorer whose expedition circumnavigated the globe? | Magellan |
| What goods were the Europeans seeking from Asia? | Spices and silk |
| Which country was responsible for the conquistadors? | Spain |
| How did countries build empires? | Countries explored and conquered other lands |
| First to circumnavigate the globe proving the earth was round | Magellan |
| Europeans began an exchange of goods known as | trade |