Exploration and Colonization Flashcard

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What was the Renaissance, and how did it influence exploration?

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A cultural movement that encouraged curiosity and learning, leading to exploration.

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How did the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg impact exploration?

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It made maps and travel guides more accessible

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What was the Age of Exploration, and why was it significant?

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A time when explorers searched for new sea routes and lands

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Who was Marco Polo, and what was his contribution to exploration?

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An explorer who traveled the Silk Road and inspired others

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What role did Prince Henry the Navigator play in the Age of Exploration?

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He established a school for navigation and funded expeditions.

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Why was the Cape of Good Hope significant during the Age of Exploration?

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It marked the southern tip of Africa, a key point for sea routes to India.

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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India?

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It established a sea route from Europe to Asia.

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How did Christopher Columbus's voyages impact the world?

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They led to the discovery of a new continent and the exchange of goods and ideas.

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What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation established by Pope Alexander VI?

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To divide the New World between Portugal and Spain

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Who was Ferdinand Magellan, and what was his major achievement?

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A navigator who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.