Early Exploration of the Americas
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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
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Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to.....
Back
Asia
2.
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Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?
Back
His voyage was expensive and risky.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do scientists think the Native Americans came to the continent of North and South America?
Back
They were nomads who followed the mammoths and other animals for food.
4.
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What is one major reason Native Americas began to stay in one place and become civilized?
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The Native Americans learned how to grow crops. They developed agriculture.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?
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The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the word scarcity mean?
Back
short or small supply
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What is the definition of risk?
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situation involving danger
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