Age of Encounter and Interaction Unit Test

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One main reason for European exploration was to -

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Need for resources

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Who were the first Europeans in North America?

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The Vikings

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Who was the first person Spain sent on a voyage to claim land on the crown’s behalf in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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North and South America were named after…?

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Which explorer conquered the Aztecs in 1519?

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Hernan Cortes

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Which explorer pictured above demonstrated the power and wealth of the Ming Dynasty?

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Zheng He

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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A widespread exchange of exotic and lucrative goods between the New World and the Old World.

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What event eventually leads to massive trade changes across the globe? A. A religious war between Christians and Jews B. Old world explorers interacting with indigenous groups in the New World C. The expansion of the Roman Empire D. The assassination of King Leo of the Byzantine Empire

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Old world explorers interacting with indigenous groups in the New World

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French explorers of the New World set up which colonies?

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Haiti, Guadalupe, and Martinique

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How did the Columbian Exchange impact global economics?

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It introduced new crops, fueling the growth of cash crops and plantations, expanding trade networks, and contributing to the rise of mercantilism.