Age of Exploration Practice

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Who was the first person to circumnavigate the world?

Back

Magellan's crew, as he was killed during the trip

Front

This ship helped explorers travel safer and further.

Back

Caravel

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circumnavigate

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To travel completely around the earth

Front

What early explorers were most interested in finding?

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Water routes to Asia

Front

Reasons Europeans set out to explore: curiosity, adventure, glory for their country, Money and fame

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to help native Americans

Front

Why was the Western Hemisphere referred to as the New World by Europeans?

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The people of Africa, Asia and Europe did not know the America's existed

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This prefix means "around."

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circum

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The main reason Europeans wanted to find an all water route to Asia was . . .

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to find new trade routes to Asia (wanted control of the rare spice trade = $$$)

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The slogan, "____, ____, and ____" best describes the European's motive in exploration.

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Gold, God, and Glory

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How did the astrolabe help begin the Age of Exploration?

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Accurate navigation allowed explorers to determine latitude, or position at sea