U2 Review

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Who were the Moors who conquered Spain in the 700s?

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Muslim people from North Africa

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What was the Reconquista?

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The Christian reconquest of Spain from the Moors

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How long did the Reconquista last?

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Nearly 800 years

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What major event happened in Spain in 1492?

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The Reconquista was completed with the fall of Granada

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What was one reason Spain began exploring new lands after 1492?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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What was Christopher Columbus originally hoping to find on his voyage in 1492?

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A direct sea route to Asia

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What mistake did Columbus make on his 1492 voyage?

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He landed in the Americas instead of Asia

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What are the "3Gs" that motivated European exploration?

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Gold, God, Glory

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Which of the following was NOT one of Spain's main goals in exploration?
Acquire riches
, Spread Catholicism, Expand the French empire
, Expand territory

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Expand the French empire

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Who were the conquistadors?

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Spanish soldiers and adventurers conquering new lands