Age of Exploration

Front

Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.

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Glory

Front

This invention used the sun, moon, planets, and stars to help explorers navigate on the open ocean. Options: Compass, Astrolabe, Quadrant, Telescope

Back

Astrolabe

Front

This Chinese invention used the Earth's magnetic poles to help explorers find their cardinal directions.

Back

Compass

Front

European countries wanted to find a faster route to...? Options: Asia, Africa, The north pole, California

Back

Asia

Front

To study the past, an archaeologist specializes in learning from: artifacts, books, interviews, videos.

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artifacts

Front

What do farmers do with a cash crop?

Back

sell it for money

Front

What is one reason Europeans wanted to travel to America?

Back

to build wealth

Front

What crop helped to increase the population of Europeans because it allowed them to become healthier and better fed? Options: squash, potatoes, corn, peanuts

Back

potatoes

Front

What is considered the "New World?" Options: Europe, Asia, The Americas, Africa

Back

The Americas

Front

Why did Europeans begin to use tools such as the astrolabe and compass?

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to find safe water routes to faraway places