Age of Exploration

Front

Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.

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Glory

Front

Conquistadors is a Spanish word meaning:

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conquerors

Front

What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?

Back

To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia.

Front

Which explorer was credited with "sailing around the world", though he died in the Philippines before his ship actually made it back?

Back

Magellan

Front

This explorer, "discovered" America for Europe, and made 4 successful voyages to modern day Cuba:

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Christopher Columbus

Front

This famous Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec civilization:

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Hernan Cortez

Front

What is the Columbian Exchange?

Back

Exchange of different plants, animals, diseases between the New and Old World.

Front

What is the name of the voyage West Coast African slaves took to the Americas?

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The Middle Passage

Front

Diseases like smallpox had a negative impact on Native American populations.

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True

Front

What is a caravel?

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A small, fast ship.