The Voyages of Discovery

Front

What was the pattern of trade that connected Europe, Africa, and the American continents called?

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Triangular Trade

Front

Where did Columbus first take foot in the New World?

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Bahamas

Front

Which two inventions had the necessary technology to make sea exploration possible in the 1400s?

Back

The astrolabe and the compass

Front

What was the effect of Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India in 1498?

Back

Portugal began trading directly to India.

Front

What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan’s Voyages which began in 1519?

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It was the first voyage to circumnavigate or sail around the globe.

Front

_____ was a Portuguese prince who helped to start the Age of Exploration in the early 15^th century.

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Prince Henry the navigator

Front

True or False: The Age of Exploration took place at about the same time as the European Renaissance.

Back

True

Front

True or False: During this age of exploration, European countries wanted to spread Christianity beyond Europe, expand their empires and they wanted to become rich.

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True

Front

According to the map titled “The Slave Trade”, where were most slave forts located?

Back

The west coast of Africa

Front

Which of the following is a good that was obtained from China during the Age of Exploration?

• Silk
• Copper
• Iron
• Precious gems

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Silk