Age of Exploration Review

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Which factor below influenced the Age of Exploration the most?
Options:
the growth of international trade
the spread of Christianity
the end of feudalism in Europe
the spread of democracy

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the growth of international trade

Front

What economic system is represented in the image provided? Options: communism, feudalism, mercantilism, socialism

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mercantilism

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Why did many European nations cross the Atlantic Ocean to the west?

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to search for a direct water route to Asia

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Who was the first to explore the western coast of the continent of Africa? Options: Germans, Italians, Portuguese, Russians

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Portuguese

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Which European explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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What advantage did Columbus and his crew have over the indigenous people?

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Columbus’s crew possessed gunpowder and firearms, while the natives did not.

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Why did some Asian countries discontinue trade with European nations in the 1600s?

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Asian rulers had become suspicious of the growing influence of Christianity in their countries.

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Which explorer completes this chart? Options: Jacques Cartier, Bartolomeu Dias, Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci

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Jacques Cartier

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What was the significance of Christopher Columbus's explorations for Spain?

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They gave Spain access to new resources in North and South America.

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How did Henry Hudson's voyages impact England?

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They opened opportunities for England to claim lands in North America.