Age of Exploration

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Why did Europeans begin to explore?

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The Ottoman Empire controlled the Silk Road and taxed Europeans using the Silk Road, a sea route to Asia would make purchasing goods easier and cheaper, Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.

Front

What were early Portuguese explorers trying to find?

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a new trade route to India by sea

Front

Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

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A Portuguese prince who helped start European exploration and trade, and sent several explorers on expeditions to sail around the west coast of Africa in attempts to find a route to India.

Front

Who was the explorer that FIRST sailed around Africa in order to make it to Asia by water? Options: Francisco Pizarro, Christopher Columbus, Henry Hudson, Vasco de Gama

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Vasco de Gama

Front

Who went to his grave believing he had discovered a westward passage to Asia, when in fact he had actually discovered the Americas? Options: Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, Christopher Columbus, Alfonso de Albuquerque

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Christopher Columbus

Front

Which phrase accurately describes the conditions aboard the slave ship?

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Dark and Claustrophobic 

Front

Slaves were brought to North America through the ____________  _______.

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Triangular Trade

Front

What ocean was crossed on the Triangular trade routes? Options: The Caribbean, The Indian, The Atlantic, The Pacific

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The Atlantic

Front

Who conquered the Aztec Empire?

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Cortes

Front

The trip for slaves from Africa to the New World was called the ____________.

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Middle Passage