Chapter 13 - The Age of Science and Exploration

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Which aspect was most important to Greek philosophers? Options: evidence, observation and experimentation, reasoning, logic and mathematics

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reasoning

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Who was the first scientist to describe cells?

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Robert Hooke

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During a science class, David learned about Boyle's theory. How did Boyle’s theory challenge the ideas of Aristotle?

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Boyle said that matter is composed of small particles, not four elements.

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James and Emma were discussing the main goal of exploration in the 1400s. What was it?

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find an alternative sea route to Asia

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Isla and David were tasked with dividing a large piece of land between two groups. What was the purpose of their agreement?

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to settle the rivalry between Portugal and Spain

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During a history class, Abigail asked how European exploration changed the world. What was the impact?

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Europeans ended up controlling much of the world.

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During a class project on historical agriculture, Isla and Mia researched which crops were exchanged from west to east. What did they find?

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potatoes and olives

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What was the goal of Hernán Cortés in his invasion of Mexico?

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diamonds and jade

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What did Portugal accomplish in 1498?

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ships reached India

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During a history class, Rohan asked how the Portuguese came across Brazil. What was the reason?

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An explorer sailed too far west on a trip to India.