The Age of Exploration

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The Age of Exploration is also known as?

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The Age of Discovery

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The Age of Exploration was a historical period that occurred when?

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The Age of Exploration occurred from the 15th to the 17th century.

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During The Age of Exploration, which European countries were particularly involved? Options: Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, China, Japan, India, Persia, Greece, Egypt, Rome, Byzantine, Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands.

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Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands.

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Which was NOT a motivations for The Age of Exploration? Economic, Religious, Political, Fundamental

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Fundamental

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From an economic standpoint, what were European Nations seeking?

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European Nations were seeking new trade routes to access spices, precious metals, and textiles

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Who were the main explorers from The Age of Exploration? Options: Hernan Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Marco Polo, Pocahontas, Leif Erikson, Ponce de Leon, Sacagawea, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan.

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Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and John Cabot

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What is Christopher Columbus famous for?

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Christopher Columbus is famous for his voyages to the Americas and for opening up the New World to exploration and colonization.

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What is Vasco De Gama famous for?

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Vasco De Gama is famous for being the first European to reach India by sea.

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What is Ferdinand Magellan most known for?

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Ferdinand Magellan is most known for being the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe.

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What is John Cabot most known for?

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Explored the coast of North America and credited for discovering parts of Canada