European Explorers

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Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to ___________.

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Asia

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Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?

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His voyage was expensive and risky.

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What is the definition of profit?

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financial gain

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Which statement best summarizes the reason the early Europeans decided to explore the world? Options: Kings and queens would journey across the see to get the natural resources their people needed., European Kings and Queens were searching for allies from other countries., Europeans monarchs and explorers wanted to share their natural resources with other countries., There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. The explorers were willing to take a risk and travel by land or sea to Asia to meet the supply and demand for goods. The explorers were also trying to get rich and profit from trading.

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There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. The explorers were willing to take a risk and travel by land or sea to Asia to meet the supply and demand for goods. The explorers were also trying to get rich and profit from trading.

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Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?

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Vasco Nunez de Balboa

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What religious goal inspired many explorers?

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to spread their religious beliefs

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The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was ___________ .

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer explored the land that connects the Americas and became the first Spanish explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean?

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Balboa

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Christopher Columbus was an Italian man, but was sponsored by another country. Which country sponsored his expedition?

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Spain

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Who founded Canada for England?

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John Cabot