Exploration and Physical Map Flashcard 2025 (M)

Front

Which of the following was a major reason for European exploration in the New World?

• to spread democratic ideals
• to improve efficiency in manufacturing
• to locate potential military allies
• to claim new territory

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to claim new territory

Front

Who conquered and enslaved the American Indians, spread Christianity, and brought European diseases to the New World?

Back

Spanish

Front

Which country was mainly focused on the fur trade in North America around the Mississippi River?

Back

French

Front

Who were the three main powerful countries that were involved in the Age of Exploration? Options: Spain, Germany, and France; England, Spain, & France; Italy, Spain, and Portugal; Portugal, Ireland, & France

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England, Spain, & France

Front

Which country claimed the yellow land pictured in this picture?

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Spain

Front

The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between....

Back

the Americas and Europe

Front

Which country FIRST settled Albany and NY City?

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Netherland (the Dutch)

Front

What ocean was crossed during the Columbian exchange?

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Atlantic

Front

What is the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

Back

It brought many new ways of life to the Old and New Worlds.

Front

What was the primary killer of Native Americans during the Age of Exploration?

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Diseases