Early European Exploration Flashcard

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Spanish explorers and soldiers who led expeditions became known as ________, which means "conquerors".

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Conquistadors

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The trade of goods and ideas between Europe and the Americas in 1400s and 1500s was known as

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The Columbian Exchange

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Which of these Spanish Explorers conquered the Aztecs?
Options: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, Christopher Columbus, Juan De Onate, Hernan Cortes

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Hernan Cortes

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The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to

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Asia

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Which of the following is the definition of mercantilism?

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Economic policy to benefit the mother country.

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Which Spanish explorer ended up living with Native Tribes and later wrote a book about his experiences?

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Cabeza De Vaca

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What was the biggest cause for so many Native Americans to die after Europeans arrived to the New World?

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Over 90% died from diseases like small pox.

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What year did Columbus discover the Americas?

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1492

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What was the MAIN reason it was so easy for the Spanish to conquer the Aztecs? Options: Many Spaniards died from small pox, The Spanish had better weapons., The Aztecs thought the Spanish were special., The Aztecs had no money.

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The Spanish had better weapons.

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What does "Nationalism" mean?

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To show loyalty to your country.