Explorers and Their Expeditions Flashcard

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Who made Spain very wealthy by conquering the Incas?

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Francisco Pizarro

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Which explorer is linked to the Mississippi River?

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Robert La Salle

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How many miles did Vasco da Gama and his men travel to discover the sea route to Asia?

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24,000 miles

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Who explored for the Netherlands?

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Henry Hudson

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Who explored South America and declared it a new continent?

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Amerigo Vespucci

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What was the main goal of explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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To find new trade routes and lands.

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What is an expedition?

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A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often exploration.

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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

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

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What did Christopher Columbus discover?

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The Americas, while searching for a westward route to Asia.

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What is the significance of the Mississippi River?

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It was a major trade route and exploration area in North America.