European Exploration Flashcard

Front

Which country led Europe in early exploration by sea to find a water route to Asia?

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Portugal

Front

Who led an expedition sailing west to find a route to India?

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Christopher Columbus

Front

Under which flag did Columbus sail during his discovery of the New World?

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Spanish

Front

What term was used to refer to the natives who encountered Columbus and his men?

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Indians

Front

What was one of the unfortunate events of the European exploration of Central and North America?

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Spread of disease

Front

What was the estimated Native American population before contact with Europeans?

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70 million

Front

To what number did the Native American population reduce after the arrival of Spanish explorers?

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10 million

Front

What was the term used for the movement of materials and goods back and forth across the Atlantic?

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Columbian Exchange

Front

From where did the Portuguese begin obtaining men and women for slave labor?

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Africa

Front

What was one of the impacts of the trade through the Columbian Exchange?

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Economic change