European Age of Exploration

What were the main motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

• Economic, Religious, Political, Technological

• Cultural, Social, Environmental, Technological

• Military, Economic, Social, Religious

• Political, Environmental, Cultural, Economic

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How did technological advancements contribute to the Age of Exploration?

• They allowed for longer ocean voyages with better navigation tools.

• They provided new weapons for conquering lands.

• They improved communication between explorers and their home countries.

• They reduced the cost of building ships.

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1. Who was the first European to reach India by sea?

• Hernán Cortés
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Christopher Columbus
• Vasco da Gama

Who was the first European to reach India by sea?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

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Describe the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe and the Americas.

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1. Name two items that went from the Americas to Europe and two that went from Europe to the Americas.

Explain the effects of European diseases on indigenous populations during the Age of Exploration.

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