Age of Exploration

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A skilled map maker.

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Cartographer

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A piece of technology used by sailors that determined their latitude position.

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Astrolabe

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An advanced ship preferred by merchants and explorers that was able to carry more cargo and supplies and traveled at a faster rate than ships previously built

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Caravel

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Explain how Cartographers helped begin the Age of Exploration.

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These mapmakers used their skills to produce more accurate maps to help explorers better navigate

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Explain how astrolabe helped begin the Age of Exploration.

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This helped explorers identify their location because there were no landmarks in the ocean.

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Explain how Caravel helped begin the Age of Exploration.

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These ships were advanced for their time becoming ideal for exploring across vast oceans.

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Which one of the following is NOT a reason that helps explain why it was better for Europeans to bypass (go around) the Italian Merchants (Middle Men)?
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Europeans could buy items for a cheaper price
Europeans could quickly get to Asia going around the Middle Men
Europeans could buy ANY item offered for sale in Asia
Europeans could buy as much of any item

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Europeans could quickly get to Asia going around the Middle Men

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Discovered South America as its own continent, North and South America named after him

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Leif Eriksson

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First European to make it to North America

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Vasco Da Gama

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First Portuguese explorer to make it to India