Unit 1 Age of Exploration Review

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At the start of the Age of Exploration, what continent were explorers trying to reach to continue their trade relationship? Options: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe

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Asia

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration in the 16th century? Options: Increase Wealth, Start wars with countries, Spread Christianity, To be the first to discover

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Start wars with countries

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Which two European countries were the major competitors during the Age of Exploration? Options: Spain and Germany, France and Italy, Italy and England, England and Spain

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England and Spain

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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Trade between western and eastern hemispheres

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Which event caused a shift in European power in the Americas? Options: England defeated the Spanish Armada, Christopher Columbus found the Caribbean, The Columbian Exchange, The Protestant Reformation

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England defeated the Spanish Armada

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Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the world? Options: Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Henry Hudson, Pedro Menendez de Aviles

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Which European country set up a strong trade relationship with the Native Americans? Options: England, France, Spain, Portugal

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France

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___ founded St. Augustine, but ____ named Florida.

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Pedro Menendez; Juan Ponce de Leon

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Who was the first explorer to realize the western hemisphere was a new continent -- and it was named after him? Options: Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco Balboa

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Why was mercantilism a popular idea?

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It helped European countries become more wealthy and powerful