Age of Exploration Flashcard

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Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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What was the primary goal of the Age of Exploration?

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To find new trade routes to Asia, To explore the uncharted territories of the Americas, To spread Christianity.

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Which technological advancement was crucial for navigation during the Age of Exploration? Options: The compass, The astrolabe, The caravel, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which European country was the first to begin exploring the African coast?

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Portugal

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What was the main consequence of the Age of Exploration? Options: The establishment of European colonies in the Americas, The spread of diseases to the indigenous populations, The beginning of the transatlantic slave trade, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope?

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It was a key stopover for ships traveling to India and the East.

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How did the Age of Exploration affect the indigenous populations of the Americas?

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It resulted in the exploitation and decline of many indigenous cultures.

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The Iroquois Confederacy was a political union of

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6 nations

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What caused the destruction of the Incan and Aztec civilizations? Options: flooding caused by a long rainy season, new foods brought by the Europeans, wars with European conquerors, conflict with the Mayan people

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wars with European conquerors