Exploration Era

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What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World? Options: To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia, To circumnavigate the world in the name of Italy, To launch a surprise attack the enemies of Spain by sea, To find the city of gold in southern Africa

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To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia

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Christopher Columbus actually discovered the entire continent of North America but he believed he had
Options:
sailed around the world
reached India
located the Northwest Passage
found the fountain of youth

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reached India

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The Colombian Exchange can be described as:

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The exchange of people, other living things, and ideas between the Eastern and Western hemisphere

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Conquistador means

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An explorer who conquered a group of people and their land.

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Francisco Pizarro
Options: conquered the Aztec empire in present day Mexico., conquered the Incan empire in present day South America., conquered the Cherokee nation in present day Georgia., conquered a big ole banana split after dinner.

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conquered the Incan empire in present day South America.

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The Columbian Exchange was a movement of _______, between the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

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all of the above

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What is the purpose of a colony?

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to make money for the "ruling" country

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After Marco Polo's travels, what were early Portuguese explorers trying to find? a new trade route to Asia/India by sea to bring back items to sell for a profit.

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a new trade route to Asia/India by sea to bring back items to sell for a profit.

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A new type of ship that was strong, maneuverable, and able to sail against the wind

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Caravel

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What is Marco Polo most known for?

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Traveled to Asia and brought back items to sell for a huge profit.