Exploration Flashcard

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European countries were motivated to explore because of-

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Gold, God, and Glory

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The goal of Columbus sailing west was to

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reach India and become wealthy.

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Columbus landing in the Americas is important because: Europeans did not know that the continents of North and South America existed.

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Europeans did not know that the continents of North and South America existed.

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Which motive best completes the diagram? Options: to extend Democracy, to found (start) utopian communities, expand their empires

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expand their empires

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Which of the following would be the best title for the image below? Europeans find Asia, Native Americans become Christian, Columbus lands in the America

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Columbus lands in the America

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Identify two other countries besides Spain, that claim large amounts of land in the New World: Mexico and United States, England and France, Italy and China.

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England and France

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Which of the following was a main reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: Reduce overpopulation in Europe, to profit from trading furs, to create religious communities based on tolerance

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to profit from trading furs

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Which reason best completes this list? Options: to claim new territory, create military alliances, improve manufacturing

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to claim new territory

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Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the picture below? Native Americans die from disease, Europeans Conquer Native Americans, Europeans make peace with Native Americans

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Europeans Conquer Native Americans

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Based on the drawing, what was one consequence of Europeans landing in the Americas?

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Native Americans died from European diseases