Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Flashcard

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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An explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

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What was the primary goal of John Cabot's voyage?

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To find a new trade route to Asia.

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Describe the route taken by John Cabot to North America.

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He sailed directly west from England.

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What was one significant consequence of Columbus's voyages on indigenous populations?

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The spread of European diseases.

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Who believed he had discovered the Indies when he reached the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus.

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What did Columbus hope to find on his voyages?

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A westward route to Asia.

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What year did Columbus first sail to the Americas?

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1492.

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What was the name of the ship Columbus sailed on his first voyage?

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The Santa Maria.

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What was John Cabot's nationality?

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Italian.

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What did Cabot's voyages contribute to?

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The early exploration of North America.