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Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

• To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold

• To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth

• To discover a new sea route to Asia

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What was the INITITAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To form military alliances

• To spread Christianity to Africa

• To find new sources of cheap labor

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What was the primary motivation for Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To spread Christianity and acquire wealth

• To find new agricultural lands

• To escape political persecution

Which technological advancement significantly aided European explorers in the 15th century?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The astrolabe

• The telegraph

Who was the first European to reach India by sea, opening the way for an age of global imperialism?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• John Cabot