Age of Exploration Flashcard

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Historians believe the first Americans arrived from where?

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Asia

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What country was first to claim an all water route to the east by traveling around Africa?

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Portugal

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Columbus discovered the world was round on his voyage.

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False

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What is a tribute?

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a payment or gift given to show respect

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What was significant (important) about Columbus' 2nd voyage to the Americas?

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He brought the 1st European Settlers to the Americas on this voyage.

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Who is America named after?

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Which revolution happened between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and led to people planting crops and settling down in one place?

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Agricultural Revolution

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What is NOT true about the encomienda system? Options: It was a policy put into place by the Spaniards, It awarded land to Spanish Soldiers, It provided gold and new trade goods to the indigenous population, Indigenous people were forced to work for Spanish Soldiers under this policy

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It provided gold and new trade goods to the indigenous population

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Who was the explorer trying to find a new trade route to the Far East by sailing west?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was Columbus seeking in his 1492 voyage?

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An all water route to the east for faster trade