Age of Exploration

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

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Glory

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Fast ship that could sail with or against the wind, large cargo area, and allowed explorers to sail further than previously believed possible.

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the caravel

Front

What does it mean to circumnavigate the globe?

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to sail all the way around the world

Front

An advance ship preferred by merchants and explorers that was able to carry more cargo and supplies and traveled at a faster rate than ships previously built.

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Caravel

Front

What is a journey made for a special purpose called?

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expedition

Front

What is the science of determining a ship's location and direction called?

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navigation

Front

What is a settlement far away from the country that rules it called?

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colony

Front

What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he explored?

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A fast sailing route to Asia by sailing west

Front

Which country funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the "New World"? Options: Portugal, Spain, Italy, England

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Spain

Front

What were early explorers most interested in finding?

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Water routes to Asia