WH2.3A Why They Sailed REVIEW

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What was one reason that sparked European exploration during the Renaissance?

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Curiosity from the Renaissance encouraged learning and discovery.

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Which region did Europeans trade with for spices, silk, and porcelain after the Crusades?

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Asia

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What was the main reason Europeans searched for sea routes during the Age of Exploration?

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To cut out the middlemen in trade

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Explain how the control of land trade routes by the Ottoman Empire led Europeans to seek alternative routes.

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The Ottomans controlled land routes, making trade expensive and difficult, so Europeans searched for sea routes to access goods directly.

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Using evidence from the information provided, analyze why the Renaissance was a significant factor in sparking European exploration.

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The Renaissance encouraged curiosity, learning, and discovery, which motivated Europeans to explore new lands and seek new knowledge.

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Who was instrumental in the first sustained Spanish voyages to the Americas in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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What major trade did Vasco da Gama help Portugal control in the Indian Ocean?

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Spice trade

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Explain how Vasco da Gama’s voyage in 1498 impacted global trade and Portugal’s influence in the world.

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It opened a direct sea route to India, boosting spice trade and establishing Portugal as a maritime empire.

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How did Bartolomeu Dias's journey impact future trade?

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It paved the way for future trade routes to Asia

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Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer in present-day Mexico between 1519 and 1521?

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Aztec Empire