Exploration & Settlement 1

Exploration & Settlement 1

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which was NOT a reason Europeans decided to explore the new world? To spread their religion, To gain riches and resources, To continue the slave trade, To make it famous

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To continue the slave trade

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which was NOT a way that Marco Polo affected exploration? Options: He made people want to find a new route to Asia, His book told of the riches in Asia, His stories told of amazing goods that he saw during his trip, He was thrown in prison so people didn't want to explore

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He was thrown in prison so people didn't want to explore

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Big Four Countries that initially competed for control of the new world were _____________________.

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France, Spain, Portugal, and the Dutch

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country colonized much of North America by 1750? Options: Britain, Spain, France, Portugal

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Britain

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country colonized much of Central and South America by 1750?

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Spain

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Spanish soldiers who traveled to the new world to conquer it for Spain were known as ________________

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Conquistadors

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The transfer of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic Ocean was known as the _________________________.

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Columbian Exchange

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