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Duplicate of Pearson Chapter 2: The Age of Exploration
Duplicate of Pearson Chapter 2: The Age of Exploration
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What are some products that traveled FROM the Americas TO Europe in the Columbian Exchange?
corn, peanuts, potatoes. squash
wheat, rice, peaches, lettuce
books, maps, tools, glass
iPods, laptops, cell phones, iPads
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What is the meaning of the word "navigation"?
the process rulers use to get people to explore
the process sailors use to plan a course and find location
the process toolmakers use to make their tools
the process explorers use to find sailors to sail the ships
3
Why did the European merchants want to find a sea route to Asia?
roads were incomplete, merchants, to be happy
roads were dangerous, thieves, to be quicker
highways had speed limits, gas stations, to be more scenic
interstates were under construction, speed bumps, to be cool
4
How did sailors use the compass?
to find how many miles into the ocean they were
to find how far north or south of the equator they were
to find the nearest McDonalds
to find which direction they were going
5
What did Prince Henry of Portugal do?
passed exploration laws
invented the compass
built the first highway to Asia
started a navigation school
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What are some products that traveled FROM Europe TO the Americas?
iPods, laptops, cell phones, iPads
corn, peanuts, potatoes, squash
wheat, rice, peaches, lettuce
books, maps, tools, glass
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What is an "astrolabe"?
a tool telling which direction you are going
a tool telling the temperature
a tool telling the time
a tool telling sailors how far north or south of the equator
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What is another reason that Portugal was a good place to explore from?
Its rulers passed laws requiring exploration.
Portugal? Was that mentioned in this chapter?
Its rulers were harsh so people wanted to get away.
Its rulers encouraged and even paid for voyages.
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European imported enslaved Africans because they needed a new source of labor and there were fewer Native Americans.
False
True
10
Horses did not allow Native Americans to travel farther, hunt better, and carry heavier loads longer distances.
True
False
11
What direction did Columbus plan to sail to reach Asia?
West
East
North
South
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What does "circumnavigate" mean?
go around in circles
draw circles around a map
another name for a round compass
sail completely around the world
13
Did Christopher Columbus really reach Asia?
Yes
Are we studying Christopher Columbus?
No
Maybe
14
Why did European diseases brought by the Spanish affect the Native Americans so much?
They weren't used to the new food.
There were so many Native Americans.
Their bodies had no defense against the new germs.
They lived so close together.
15
Why did Ponce de Leon travel north into Florida from Puerto Rico?
He was looking for gold.
He was looking for the Fountain of Youth.
He was looking for spices.
He was looking for Disney World.
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What does "epidemic" mean?
an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many
a route that is taken to avoid thieves and rough roads
a tool sailors used to navigate in the ocean
the newest version of the iPhone
17
What is the definition of "merchants"?
people who know how to find their way at sea
people who know how to build ships
people who leave familiar places and go to new places
people who buy and sell goods
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What is a "compass"?
a tool telling temperature
a tool telling how far north or south of equator
a tool telling time
a tool telling which direction you are going
19
Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain need money from trade with Asia?
They needed money to buy more land.
They needed money to pay for a war Spain had recently fought
They needed money to pay for more ships.
They needed money for their Home Shopping Network purchases
20
Why did Prince Henry start his school of navigation?
to give sailors something to do in their spare time
to teach mapmaking,gain wealth from trade,improve sea travel
to make sure he would be remembered forever
to teach road-making skills,sign-making, become a merchant
21
Why wasn't Portugal interested in Columbus's plan for reaching Asia?
Portugal had already reached India with their explorations.
Portugal didn't think there was a sea route to Asia.
Portugal had already decided to stop exploring.
Portugal didn't like Columbus.
22
What is meant by "Columbian Exchange"?
movement of people,animals,plants,etc.,between Hemispheres
gifts traded between Columbus and Native American tribes
items given to Columbus by the King and Queen for exploring
money, land, and goods given by Columbus to his crew
23
What mistake did Magellan make about his voyage to Asia?
He thought the journey to Asia should go overland.
He thought the journey to Asia would be a short one.
He thought the journey to Asia should start by going North.
He thought the journey to Asia was not possible.
24
Merchants wanted a sea route to Asia for all of the reasons except:
Land routes were to slow.
They wanted to pay sailor less than those who traveled on land.
The land routes were dangerous.
Sea routes were faster and safer.
25
Why was Portugal a good place to explore from?
It had many smooth highways to travel on.
It was a place nobody wanted to stay in.
Portugal? What's that?
It was located right on the ocean.
26
Why did Columbus name the area where he landed the West Indies?
Columbus thought he would recognize his independence.
Columbus thought he would honor the Indians.
Columbus thought it sounded pretty.
Columbus thought he was in Asia near India.
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In what ways were the lives of Native Americans changed because the Spanish came?
stopped hunting,started begging, wore rags
gave them gold, used medicines, wore shoes
began driving, started using "yo" a lot, gave up jewelry
took over cities,gave up old beliefs, became slaves
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What does "expedition" mean?
a short vacation
unexpected event
organized chaos
an organized journey
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What does "conquistador" mean?
Portuguese sailors
Italian mapmakers
North Grove teachers
Spanish soldiers
30
What area was called "New Spain"?
Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland
India, China, and other sections of Asia
the eastern coast of South America
islands in the Caribbean, parts of North and South America
31
What are improvements made to the caravel?
longer, wider, circular sails
broader, deeper, oval sails
larger, heavier, rectangular sails
smaller, lighter, triangular sails
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How did sailors use the astrolabe?
to find how many miles into the ocean they were
to find which direction they were going
to find the nearest McDonalds
to find how far north or south of the equator they were
