Columbus and Cabot Review Flashcard

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Columbus was from what country?

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Italy

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What was Columbus' purpose for his explorations?

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He wanted to find a westward route to Asia.

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What country sponsored or paid for Columbus' voyages? Options: England, France, Italy, Spain

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Spain

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What obstacle or problem did Columbus face during his travels? Options: He didn't have enough crew members., He ran out of food and supplies., His crew members were frightened., He missed his family and wanted to come home.

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His crew members were frightened.

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One of Columbus' achievements was that he found an island in the Atlantic Ocean called the __________?

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Bahamas

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What country is John Cabot from? Options: France, Spain, Italy, England

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Italy

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What was the purpose for Cabot's explorations? Options: He wanted to find gold., He wanted to find a new place to work., He wanted to find a new place to live., He wanted to find a shorter route or Northwest passage to Asia.

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He wanted to find a shorter route or Northwest passage to Asia.

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What country sponsored or paid for Cabot's voyages?

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England

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What obstacles or problems did Cabot face?

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He faced bad weather and disagreement among his crew members.

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What was John Cabot's greatest accomplishment? Options: He found a route to Africa looking for gold., He traveled the Pacific Ocean and discovered Japan., He discovered land off the coast of Canada(Newfoundland) and set up fishing companies., He found new land in South America that grew spices.

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He discovered land off the coast of Canada(Newfoundland) and set up fishing companies.