Week 14- Exploring the Americas

Front

Who explored the islands of Central America?

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Christopher Columbus

Front

European monarchs wanted to find resources. Which reason for exploration is this?

Back

gold

Front

What was the original purpose of maps?

Back

to illustrate who controlled lands

Front

Using the objects in the sky to find a locations is called __________ navigation.

Back

celestial

Front

Bartolome de Las Casas wanted to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity. Which reason for exploration was this?

Back

God

Front

Cartography is the making of _______.

Back

maps

Front

Many European countries sent explorers to the Americas to explore.

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true