The Age of Exploration, Renaissance & Printing Press

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Europeans began exploring the world because they wanted to: gain riches from Asia like silk and spices, prove that the world was flat, discover a New World, All of these are true

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gain riches from Asia like silk and spices

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The art and science of map making is called:

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cartography

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What is one problem early European explorers faced?

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They lacked technology.

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What was CARTOGRAPHY?

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Improved map-making that helped give more accurate maps and improved navigation.

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European countries wanted to find a faster route to...?

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Asia

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Which of the following is not a reason why Europeans began to explore the world? Options: to convert people to Christianity, to learn about new lands and people, to obtain spices from Asia, to develop new technologies

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to develop new technologies

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A skilled map maker.

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Cartographer

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Explain how Cartographers helped begin the Age of Exploration.

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These mapmakers used their skills to produced more accurate maps to help explorers better navigate

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What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

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Rebirth

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What ancient cultures influenced the Renaissance?

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Greece and Rome