European Explorers

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Which of the following was a reason for European exploration? shorter route to Asia, gold, wealth, and fame, to spread Christianity, all of the choice

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all of the choice

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Hernando Cortes is known for: Defeating the Aztecs in 1519

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Defeating the Aztecs in 1519

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Which European country made the most voyages to the New World?

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Spain

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What killed most Native Americans of the New World?

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disease

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What was Columbus looking for when he sailed west, across the Atlantic Ocean?

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Water route to China and India.

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What is an explorer?

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a person that travels to a new place to learn about it

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Name three reasons kings and queens of Europe wanted to claim this land?

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Gold, Glory and God

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What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

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1492

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Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

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Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

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What is an explorer?

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a person that travels to a new place to learn about it