Unit 4 Exploration / American Civilizations

Front

What were Europeans’ main motives for making voyages of exploration?

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To grow wealthy and spread Christianity

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Why did the English want to take control of New Netherland?

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New Netherland separated England’s northern and southern colonies.

Front

The global transfer of food, plants, animals, and disease during the colonization of the Americas is known as what?

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The Columbian Exchange

Front

What Spanish Conquistador conquered the Incas?

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Francisco Pizarro

Front

Who sailed west in 1492, hoping to land in Asia?

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Christopher Columbus

Front

The sending of manufactured goods to Africa, Africans to America, and then agricultural goods to Europe was part of what trading network?

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Triangular Trade

Front

What was the main economic activity in New France?

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building a fur trade.

Front

This Chinese admiral hoped to expand China’s tribute by leading voyages of exploration.

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Zheng-He

Front

Who is most responsible for Portugal to lead the way in exploration?

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Prince Henry

Front

What dominant American Indian Civilization lived in South America? Options: Olmec, Aztec, Maya, Inca

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Inca