Europeans Explore the World

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To declare that a person or a country owns something is ____________________.

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claim

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between nations about peace, trade, or other matters.

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A _________________ is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas.

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isthmus

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What is a demarcation?

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A line that marks a boundary.

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Portugal and other European countries such as Spain, Demark, England etc. were determined to find what?

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To find a new and faster water route to Asia.

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Which country agreed to support Columbus' plan? Options: England, Portugal, Spain, America

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Spain

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When Columbus reached San Salvador island, he believed that he reached the Indies. What did he name the people of this island?

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Indians

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During his expedition, which place did Giovanni Caboto find where it was rich in fish? Options: Newfoundland, China, Mexico, Portugal

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Newfoundland

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True or False?
Everyone on Magellan's voyage survived the long journey across the world.

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False

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What did Ferdinand Magellan and his crew prove?

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He proved that Europeans could reach the Americas by traveling West.