European Exploration Flashcard

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What did the Portuguese establish between Malacca and Hormuz?

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A series of forts.

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What was the motivation for Europeans to explore?

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The opportunity to gain wealth through the lucrative spice trade, winning converts to Christianity, and the urge to gain fame.

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What was the main goal of French, English, and Dutch explorers in North America?

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To find a northwest passage to Asia.

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What did the Spanish use to make exploration, conquest, and settlement profitable?

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Gold and silver.

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Which explorer was sponsored by Spain to find a sea route to India and China going west from Europe?

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Christopher Columbus.

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What was the significance of the spice trade during European exploration?

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It was a major motivation for exploration, leading to wealth and competition among European powers.

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What role did technology play in European exploration?

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Advancements in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography enabled longer and safer voyages.

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What impact did European exploration have on indigenous populations?

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It often led to colonization, exploitation, and significant cultural and population changes.

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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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An agreement between Spain and Portugal dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe.

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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

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An explorer known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.