Age of Exploration
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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What navigation tool helped European sailors know how far they had sailed from the equator?
Back
astrolabe
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which navigation tool helped European sailors know which direction they were going?
Back
magnetic compass
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who started a Portuguese navigation school around 1419?
Back
Prince Henry
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the king and queen of Spain agree to fund Columbus's voyage?
Back
They wanted to profit from trade and spread Christianity.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which direction did Columbus sail in his attempt to reach Asia? Options: north, south, east, west
Back
west
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long did Columbus sail before he reached land on his first voyage?
Back
five weeks
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did Columbus name the area where he landed on his first voyage?
Back
West Indies
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