Exploration and Discovery Flashcard

Exploration and Discovery Flashcard

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did many Europeans sail to the Americas?

Back

To spread religion, claim land, and search for wealth

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What year did Christopher Columbus first land in the New World?

Back

1492

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Columbus name the island he landed on in 1492? Options: Hispaniola, San Salvador, Cuba, Florida

Back

San Salvador

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What country did Columbus sail for?

Back

Spain

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were some of the things Columbus promised to bring back to Spain?

Back

As much gold as they needed and as many slaves as they asked

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was John Cabot?

Back

An English merchant and navigator.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What land did John Cabot claim for England in 1497?

Back

Present-day Canada

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