2023 Age of Exploration Flashcard

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What was the role of the printing press during the Age of Exploration?

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It was used for printing maps and navigation charts.

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Which technological advancement allowed for more efficient long-distance trade during the Age of Exploration? Options: Air travel, Steam-powered ships, Telecommunications, Improved navigation tools and techniques

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Improved navigation tools and techniques

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What was the impact of the Age of Exploration on the indigenous cultures?

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It led to the destruction and assimilation of indigenous cultures.

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Who is considered the first explorer to circumnavigate (go around) the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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What technological advancement allowed for more accurate navigation during the Age of Exploration? Options: Magnetic compass, Radar, GPS, Sextant

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Magnetic compass

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What was the main motivation for European countries to explore and colonize new lands during the Age of Exploration?

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Desire for wealth, fame, and the spread of Christianity

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Which European country was the first to establish a direct sea route to Asia during the Age of Exploration?

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Portugal

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Which explorer is known for his interactions with the Aztec and Inca civilizations?

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Hernan Cortes

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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Cape of Good Hope?

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Bartolomeu Dias

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What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe during the Age of Exploration?

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It was used for determining latitude at sea.