Age of Exploration

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Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?

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His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

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What was Columbus's primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?

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The desire for riches and power

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To sail around the globe is called

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circumnavigate

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What country sponsored John Cabot's expedition? Options: Spain, Italy, England, America

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England

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Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?

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Spain

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What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe that Marco Polo traveled on called?

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The Silk Road

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The red continent is...

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Europe

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Name this device used by explorers: An astrolabe, A compass, Telescope, A sandglass timer

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An astrolabe

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In the 1400s, the first Portuguese explorers sailed along the coast of Africa. What was the main purpose of their voyages?

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finding a water route to India’s spices

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Who was the Portuguese explorer that FIRST sailed around Africa in order to make it to Asia by water?

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Vasco de Gama