Age of Exploration World History

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What was the primary purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

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To find a new trade route to India

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Which civilization is known for its advanced writing system, as well as its calendar and astronomical system? Options: Inca, Maya, Aztec, Olmec

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Maya

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Who was the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest?

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Montezuma II

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Which Spanish conquistador is credited with the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

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Hernán Cortés

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What was one major impact of European colonization on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

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Significant population decline due to disease and violence

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The Colombian Exchange refers to the exchange of what between the New World and the Old World?

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Plants, animals, and diseases

Front

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

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1492

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Which crop, originating from the Americas, became a staple in European diets after the Colombian Exchange?

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Potatoes

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What was the primary goal of Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?

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To find gold and other riches

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Which disease, brought by Europeans, had a devastating impact on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

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Smallpox