Maritime Explorations

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Why were the Castilians unable to explore the African coasts?

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The Treaty of Alcaçovas

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Which of the following ships was NOT part of Columbus’s first voyage? The Pinta, The Niña, The Santa Maria, La concepción

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La concepción

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Where did Columbus first arrive on his voyage in 1492?

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The Bahamas

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What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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To divide newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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What argument did Columbus use to convince the Catholic Monarchs to support his voyage?

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He argued that the Earth was spherical, and he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic.

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How did the Treaty of Tordesillas influence the exploration and colonization of the Americas?

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The Treaty of Tordesillas influenced exploration and colonization by dividing the Americas between Spain and Portugal, guiding their territorial claims and colonization efforts.

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What was one of the main reasons spices like cloves, cinnamon, and thyme were highly valued during the Late Middle Ages?

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They were used to preserve food before refrigeration existed.

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Which of the following was NOT a Portuguese achievement during their maritime explorations? Options: Reaching the Cape of Good Hope, Establishing a port in Brazil, Controlling the Canary Islands, Sailing to India.

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Controlling the Canary Islands.

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What technological innovation did Portugal develop during Henry IV’s reign to improve navigation?

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Caravel

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What was the significance of Bartolomeu Dias's expedition in 1488?

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He rounded the Cape of Storms, the southernmost point of Africa