European Exploration Review

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Prior to the Age of Exploration, what continents did Europeans believe existed?

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All of the Above

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What European countries were in competition to extend their influence and power in the “New World”?
Options: England, France, and Spain; Portugal, Germany, Spain; England, France, Germany; Spain, France, and Italy

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England, France, and Spain

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Why did explorers want to travel to Asia?

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To get trade for goods such as spices and silks

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What was the Northwest Passage?

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A water route across North America.

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Name the motivation for European Exploration.

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All of the Above

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What were some obstacles of European Exploration?

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Poor Maps, Poor Weather, Disease

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What were the consequences of European exploration?

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Claimed land for their country, better maps, spread disease, better technology

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Describe the perspective (point of view) of Europeans when they came to the new world and met the American Indians.

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They felt superior to the Native Americans, and looked to claim their land as well as trade with them, and take them into slavery.

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Describe the perspective (point of view) of American Indians when they came to the new world and met the Explorers.

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They were cautious of the explorers. They were willing to trade with them and at times would share the land.

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viking

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A person from Scandinavia.