Age of Exploration

Front

Reasons why Europeans did not travel long distances before the late 15th century (list all except the one that is incorrect):
- The Europeans thought that the world was flat.
- There were horrible sea creatures in the sea.
- They believed Columbus theory.
- The European seas were dangerous.

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They believed Columbus theory

Front

Roman Catholic battled to expel the Moors from Granada in which year?

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1492

Front

What was the main reason for the European defeat of the Moors?

Back

Union of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon

Front

Why did the Portuguese Prince Henry earn the title 'the Navigator'?

Back

sponsorship of explorers and navigators

Front

Cultural changes which European contact brought to the indigenous people.

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Conversion to Christianity

Front

The Renaissance can be defined as:

Back

a rebirth of knowledge and learning

Front

His initial voyage to India by way of Cape of Good Hope was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route.

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Vasco da Gama

Front

Christopher Columbus was born in: Italy, Spain, Portugal, France

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Italy

Front

What was the main reason for the hostility between Spain and Portugal by 1492?

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The race to get to the East

Front

Which Caribbean country did Columbus first land on?

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Bahamas