World History Exam Review # 1

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Prince Henry the Navigator

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A Portuguese prince who sponsored voyages of exploration along the African coast.

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Christopher Columbus

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An Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

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Ferdinand Magellan

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A Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

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Hernan Cortes

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A Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.

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Francisco Pizarro

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A Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire.

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Vasco De Gama

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A Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea.

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Sir Walter Raleigh

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An English explorer and writer who established a colony near Roanoke Island, which he named Virginia.

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Incas

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A South American civilization known for their advanced architecture and engineering, including Machu Picchu.

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Mayans

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An ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for their hieroglyphic script and advanced knowledge in mathematics and astronomy.

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Aztecs

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A Mesoamerican culture that was dominant in central Mexico before the Spanish conquest.