European Exploration and the Columbian Exchange

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Why did some European monarchs want a sea route to Asia?

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To avoid the Silk Road controlled by Muslims and Italians

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What is a negative impact of the Columbian Exchange?

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Spread of smallpox to the New World

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What effect did Prince Henry the Navigator have on European Exploration?

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He started the age of exploration with new routes around Africa

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What were some negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?

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Slavery and diseases that led to the loss of 90% of native lives

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What was one of the main reasons Europeans wanted to explore other territories?

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To find a faster route to China

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How did Columbus's discovery change the direction of European exploration plans?

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It shifted focus to exploring the New World

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What was a result of the European Exploration known as the Columbian Exchange?

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Trade between Columbus/Spain and the new world

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What impact did Magellan's journey have on history?

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It showed how large the world really was

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What was a lasting impact of European Exploration on the original inhabitants?

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They suffered terrible costs, including disease and enslavement.

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Why was it called "the Age of Exploration" rather than "the Age of Discovery"?

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Because it focused on exploring new lands