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European Exploration Flashcard

European Exploration Flashcard

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English

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which European country was the pioneer in maritime innovations during the Age of Exploration?

Back

Portugal

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the English explorer commissioned by King Henry VII in 1497?

Back

John Cabot

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What territories did John Cabot claim during his exploration?

Back

Lands from Newfoundland south to the Chesapeake Bay.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the primary function of galleons in Pacific trade?

Back

They made stops in the Philippines for trade.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main objective of French, English, and Dutch explorers in North America?

Back

To find a northwest passage to Asia.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What technological advancements did Portugal develop to enhance exploration?

Back

Caravels, astrolabes, and improved navigation techniques.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas in European exploration?

Back

It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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