European Explorers

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to ___________.
Back
Asia
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?
Back
His voyage was expensive and risky.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of profit?
Back
financial gain
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?
Back
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What religious goal inspired many explorers?
Back
to spread their religious beliefs
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was ___________ .
Back
Christopher Columbus
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