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Who was the French explorer and where did he explore?
Jacques Cartier; North America and the Saint Lawrence River
What happened to the Native Americans when Europeans began to explore the Americas?
Many died from disease and war
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
Name 3 negatives of the Columbian Exchange.
diseases, slavery, wars and battles, low population, infestations
Name 3 positives of the Columbian Exchange.
better diets, variety of foods, new ideas, horses, animals, wealth
What items were traded from the Old World to the Americas?
sheep, cows, fruit, disease, grains, horses, grapes
What items were traded from the Americas to the Old World?
corn, potatoes, turkeys, diseases, gold/silver
What was the Columbian Exchange?
An exchange of plants, animals, disease, and ideas between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Which explorer circumnavigated the world and where was he from?
Ferdinand Magellan; Portugal
Christopher Columbus
Discovering the Americas and helping Spain settle there
Which explorer was sponsored by Spain and is known for discovering the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
Which explorer found the first water route to India and where was he from?
Vasco de Gama; Portugal
Which civilization was in modern day Mexico City and which explorer conquered that civilization?
The Aztecs; Hernan Cortes
Which explorer did we study who was sponsored by England?
John Cabot
Which country was the first to find a water route to Asia and control trade in India?
Portugal!
Why did England explore?
They wanted to trade and find an all water route across North America
Why did Portugal explore?
They wanted to find a water route to Asia and spread Christianity
Why did Spain explore?
They wanted to find a western route to Asia and spread Christianity
What motivated the Europeans to explore?
Gold, God, and Glory
What inventions/developments helped start the Age of Exploration?
The printing press, more books, more maps, better sails/ships
Why did the Age of Exploration begin?
The Age of Exploration began during the Renaissance when there were new ideas, trade, and wealth.
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