
Foundations of European Exploration and Colonization

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Mr. Hamman
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the Spanish sail west across the Atlantic?
Back
find a sea route to Asia.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Sir Francis Drake best known for?
Back
circumnavigating the globe
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was one reason England wanted colonies for raw materials?
Back
to be more self-sufficient
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Unlike the French settlement of Quebec, the settlement of Montreal was founded for what purpose?
Back
to make money by trapping and trading.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?
Back
to prevent conflict over territorial claims between Spain and Portugal
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The astrolabe contributed to European exploration by making it possible for sailors to
Back
measure latitude using the sun or stars.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did mercantilism motivate European exploration?
Back
It encouraged nations to seek wealth by acquiring colonies and resources.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the emergence of multinational corporations like the Dutch East India Company significant?
Back
They facilitated global trade and economic expansion.
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