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Which civilization was in modern day Mexico City and which explorer conquered that civilization?

The Aztecs; Hernan Cortes

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What method did sailors use to measure speed

Log and Line

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Why did Portugal explore?

They wanted to find a water route to Asia and spread Christianity

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Why did Spain explore?

They wanted to find a western route to Asia and spread Christianity

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Why did European countries want to try and find the fastest trade routes to Asia?

So they could control trade and not pay as much/make more money

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Name 3 positives of the Columbian Exchange.

Better diets, variety of foods, new ideas, horses, animals, wealth

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Which explorer was sponsored by Spain and is known for discovering the Americas?

Christopher Colombus

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Which explorer circumnavigated the world and where was he from?

Ferdinand Magellan; Portugal

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What motivated the Europeans to explore?

Gold, God and Glory

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Which country was the first to find a water route to Asia and control trade in India?

Portugal

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What items were traded from the Americas to the Old World?

corn, potatoes, turkeys, diseases, gold/silver

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Name 3 negatives of the Columbian Exchange

diseases, slavery, wars and battles, low population, infestations

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What inventions/developments helped start the Age of Exploration?

The printing press, more books, more maps, better sails/ships

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