Exploration

Exploration

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?

Back

They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How were the Spanish conquistadors able to conquer the New World?

Back

They used advanced weapons to take control of the Native Americans.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Middle Passage was_______________?

Back

The transport of African slaves to the Americas by boat across the Atlantic ocean.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Mother Country creates favorable balance of trade, and build up supplies of gold and silver bullion. Which term best describes this statement?

Back

Mercantilism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was responsible for establishing Spain's claims in the New World?

Back

Columbus

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is the best example of a country having a favorable balance of trade? England has to import most of its food supply from neighboring France., The Dutch export as many domestic goods as they import foreign goods., Portugal sells caravels to all of Europe and they import very little timber from England., Spain has to borrow money from France to pay off their monthly bills.

Back

Portugal sells caravels to all of Europe and they import very little timber from England.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the 1494 agreement between Portugal and Spain, that moved the Line of Demarcation further west into South America?

Back

Treaty of Tordesillas

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