Exploration and 13 Colonies

Front

What 2 things was Prince Henry trying to do?

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Promote exploration, expand trade routes to become richer and spread Christianity.

Front

When did Christopher Columbus sail the ocean blue?

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1492

Front

What city in England does the Prime Meridian go through?

Back

Greenwich

Front

What country did Vasco de Gama sail for?

Back

Portugal

Front

What country was Christopher Columbus born in?

Back

Italy

Front

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages?

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Spain

Front

What treaty did the Pope setup between Spain and Portugal?

Back

Treaty of Tordesillas

Front

William Penn founded Pennsylvania for which religious group?

Back

Quakers

Front

The Trade Route across land to China was called what?

Back

Silk Road

Front

Which state was once named New Amsterdam?

Back

New York