Age of Exploration

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Who was living in the Americas before the Europeans discovered the continent?

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Native Americans

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What year did Columbus arrive in the Americas?

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1492

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What was the name of the land route used to transport goods from Asia to Europe? How long was it?

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Silk Road, 4,000 miles long

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What products from Asia did the Europeans want?

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gold, silk and spices

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Columbus was a Genoan explorer who wanted to find a faster route to Asia

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True

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Why did Columbus want to find a faster way to get to Asia?

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To make money.

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Who sponsored Columbus’ voyage to find a shorter route to Asia? What were their names?

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Spain, Ferdinand of Aragon & Isabella of Castille

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What were the names of Columbus’ three ships?

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Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria

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What three (3) instruments did Columbus use to navigate?

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compass, telescope & maps

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Where was Columbus going on his voyage? Where did he arrive?

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He was going to Asia but arrived in the Bahamas.