Age of Exploration Review

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Based on the map, what can be inferred about Zheng He and his explorations?

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Zheng He explored eastern Africa.

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According to the map, which area had more negative effects of the Columbian Exchange? Options: Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa

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Americas

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The development of the astrolabe, compass and caravel all contributed to the rise of

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The Age of Exploration

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According to the documents above, which of the following was NOT true about the caravel during the Age of Exploration?

• It allowed European explorers to explore at great distances
• It allowed European explorers to explore more quickly
• It helped European explorers to explore lands previously unexplored
• It reduced interaction between Europeans and other people

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It reduced interaction between Europeans and other people

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What motivations for European Exploration are commonly referred to as "The Three G's"?

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Gold, Glory and God

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A conclusion best supported by this illustration is that the Columbian Exchange

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led to the spread of disease to the natives of the Americas

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Which of the following is NOT a description of one of the 3 G’s—motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• European leaders and explorers wanted glory and fame
• European Christians wanted to convert natives to Christianity
• Europeans wanted access to better trade routes and increased profits
• Europeans wanted to create a society that was more similar to native society

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Europeans wanted to create a society that was more similar to native society

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Based on the excerpt above, Dias believed that early European explorers were motivated by:

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sense of loyalty to the ruling monarch and God

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According to the information above, which empire claimed MOST of the land in North and South America under the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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Spain

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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas a result of?

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An agreement between empires (Spain and Portugal) competing for resources