The Age of Exploration and Exploitation

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Which continent is this?

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North America

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During the time of Columbus, educated people still believed the Earth was flat.

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FALSE

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What was the main reason Europeans (besides Columbus) did NOT attempt the sea voyage west to get to Asia?

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They knew the Earth was too big; they wouldn't survive the trip

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Why did Columbus call the Native Americans he met "Indians?"

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He thought he was in India

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What was the deadliest disease the Europeans brought to the Americas? Influenza (flu), smallpox, measles, the common cold

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smallpox

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Which country was the FIRST to establish their colonies in the Americas? Options: Spain, Portugal, France, Holland (Dutch)

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Spain

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Which country was the most interested in converting the Native Americans to Christianity? Options: England, France, Holland (Dutch), Spain

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Spain

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Which country was the only one to discover large quantities of gold in their colonies?

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Spain

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Which colonies were the SMALLEST in terms of land? Options: Dutch, French, Spanish, English

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Dutch

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Which colonies had the most peaceful relationship with Native Americans? Options: English, French, Spanish, Dutch

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French