Age of Exploration and Navigation Flashcard

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What was the main goal of Prince Henry’s navigation school?

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to find and control trade routes

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Which statement best defines the Columbian Exchange?

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the trade of goods and ideas between Europeans, Africans, and American Indians

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An __________________ is a trip made to explore a new place or land.

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expedition

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An __________________ is an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly in a place.

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epidemic

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Which explorer started his expedition in Puerto Rico?

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Juan Ponce de Leon

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What kinds of boats did European explorer's use for their expeditions to the New World?

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A large ship that has room to store supplies and different-shaped sails to use the wind better.

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Which trade goods came from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

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tomatoes, potatoes, and corn

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Which trade goods came from Europe and Africa during the Columbian Exchange?

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sugar cane, horses, pigs

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Which statement shows a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange? A negative effect means that something bad happened because of the Columbian Exchange. Options: The trade of crops and livestock from America required people to grow and raise these goods, and this provided jobs for native peoples. The trade of sugar grown in America required people to grow it, and this led to plantations and forced labor. Europeans traded potatoes and tomatoes to America, which made these foods part of the American Indian diet. The trade of horses from Europe helped American farmers.

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The trade of sugar grown in America required people to grow it, and this led to plantations and forced labor.

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A historical drawing showing people who appear to be sick or suffering from illness, lying on beds.

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disease