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Age of Exploration

Age of Exploration

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Social Studies, Geography, History

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main reason why Europeans wanted to travel to Asia?

Back

to acquire spices for cooking

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did European monarchs want a sea route to Asia?

Back

Muslims and Italians controlled the land routes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

For what field of activity were lines of latitude and longitude especially useful?

Back

cartography

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which advance in technology made it easier for explorers to sail through shallow water?

Back

the caravel

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one way Henry the Navigator changed Europeans’ view of the world?

Back

He started a school for sailors.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did Vasco da Gama change the way Europeans viewed the world?

Back

He showed that goods could be brought from India by ship.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which product did Portuguese explorers bring back from Africa to Europe? gold, sugar, horses, bananas

Back

gold

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