Studies Weekly - Week 8

Front

Which explorers wanted to spread Christianity and convert the Natives to their religion?

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Spanish & Portuguese

Front

Who was fascinated with geography and exploration?

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Prince Henry the Navigator

Front

What is the act of exploring new lands or unknown places called?

Back

Exploration

Front

Which explorer traveled from Italy to China in 1271 in search of riches?

Back

Marco Polo

Front

Who reached the southern tip of Africa in 1488?

Back

Bartolomeu Dias

Front

What is the term for the routes used for trading goods?

Back

Trade Routes

Front

What is colonization?

Back

The act of establishing control over foreign lands and peoples.

Front

Who is known for his voyages to the Americas in 1492?

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

What motivated many explorers during the Age of Exploration?

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The desire for wealth, land, and spreading religion.

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What did Marco Polo's travels inspire?

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Increased interest in trade with Asia.