Balboa Flashcard

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What does 'pristine' mean?

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Unspoiled.

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What happened to Balboa eventually?

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He is executed for treason.

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What is a 'provision'?

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Food supply.

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Which event in Balboa's story is told in flashback?

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Balboa's trial for treason in Spain.

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Why does Balboa think about Cristobal Colon, Vespucci, and the Pizarro brothers?

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He considers himself a great explorer as well.

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Define 'treason'.

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The crime of betraying one's country.

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What is the significance of Balboa's discovery of the South Sea?

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It marked a major exploration achievement and expanded European knowledge of the Americas.

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Who were the Pizarro brothers?

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Spanish conquistadors known for their conquests in South America.

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What role did exploration play in the age of discovery?

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It led to the expansion of empires and increased trade.

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What is the meaning of 'voyage'?

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A long journey involving travel by sea.