Age of Exploration

Age of Exploration

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Social Studies

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.

Back

Glory

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Conquistadors is a Spanish word meaning:

Back

conquerors

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?

Back

To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which explorer was credited with "sailing around the world", though he died in the Philippines before his ship actually made it back?

Back

Magellan

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This explorer, "discovered" America for Europe, and made 4 successful voyages to modern day Cuba:

Back

Christopher Columbus

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This famous Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec civilization:

Back

Hernan Cortez

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Columbian Exchange?

Back

Exchange of different plants, animals, diseases between the New and Old World.

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