Age of Exploration

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This explorer was the 1st to circumnavigate the world, and later died in the Philippines on his voyage.

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Ferdinand Magellan

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This explorer was famous for failing. Tried to find North America via a Northern Route. He explored the Canadian Coastline.

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John Cabot

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This Explorer was the first to sail to India, brought back spices.

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Vasco de Gama

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This famous Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec civilization.

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Hernan Cortez

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This Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca civilization.

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Francisco Pizarro

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This explorer was the first to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Options: Bartholomew Dias, Ferdinand Magellan, Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama

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Bartholomew Dias

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What is the Columbian Exchange?

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Exchange of different plants, animals, diseases between the New and Old World.

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What is the name of the voyage West Coast African slaves took to the Americas?

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The Middle Passage

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The middle passage was a long journey where over 20% died along the way due to inhumane travel conditions.

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True

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What were the 3 major motivating factors for Explorers?

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God, Glory, Gold