Exploration & Colonization

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I thought I had reached India in 1492 and claimed the islands I discovered for Spain

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Christopher Columbus

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Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interested in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?
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They were curious about whether or not the world was round.
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.
They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.
They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

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They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

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Which of the following played a key role in the European Age of Exploration that emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries? Advancements in sea-faring technology, New lands with the possibility for European expansion, An interest in developing a sea route to Asia for trade

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All of the Above

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What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies established in North America in the early 1500s?

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To find gold and to spread Christianity

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During this age of exploration, European countries wanted to spread Christianity beyond Europe, expand their empires and they wanted to become rich.

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TRUE

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
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To create communities founded on religious tolerance,
to profit from trading furs and other goods,
to create joint ventures with other European powers,
to reduce overpopulation in Europe

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to profit from trading furs and other goods

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What country established the Jamestown settlement in Virginia?

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England

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Which of the following best describes a major impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe? Options: It resulted in the spread of Buddhism throughout Europe. It introduced new crops such as potatoes and maize, improving European diets. It caused the immediate end of European colonization efforts. It led to the decline of European monarchies.

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It introduced new crops such as potatoes and maize, improving European diets.

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What was one significant effect of European colonization on indigenous populations in the Americas?

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Decline in population due to diseases brought by Europeans

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The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of ____________ between the Old World and the New World.

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products, ideas, plants, animals and diseases