Unit 1 Topic 1 Early Exploration

Front

Why did European countries begin looking for cheaper and more accessible routes in the East?

Back

High costs and dangers associated with existing trade routes to Asia

Front

During the 15th century, what was the most important force driving the world's economy in Europe?

Back

Spices

Front

What began as a result of European countries wanting to find cheaper and more accessible routes to the East?

Back

Age of Exploration

Front

What motivated the rulers of Spain and Portugal to convert indigenous populations?

Back

Religious zeal

Front

Which country was the first to begin exploration at sea to find a faster route to Asia? Options: Portugal, Spain, France, England

Back

Portugal

Front

Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures.

Back

Asia

Front

Direction Columbus went from Europe to try to reach Asia: north, south, east, west

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west

Front

America was first known as the ______________ to Europeans.

Back

New World

Front

What was the Northwest Passage?

Back

a river passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

Front

What Treaty did Portugal and Spain agree to that divided the land that they could explore?

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The Treaty of Tordesillas