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The period when Europeans first colonized the Americas and sought new routes to Asia is known as the
Age of exploration
To study the Age of Exploration, scientists mostly
examine
artifacts
If an explorer knew what direction was north, he
could find the other cardinal directions.
Age of Exploration
the period of time, beginning in the late 1400s, in which European explorers sought new routes to Asia and discovered the Americas
How many siblings does mr dilley have?
2 or 3 depending on if you count Mr. Wilkerson
A person who travels in search of new geographical information is called a(n)
explorer
Sailors used astrolabes to tell
latitude
Why did explorers plant flags?
to claim land for their country
astrolabe
an early scientific tool used to observe and calculate the position of the sun and other stars
What college did Mr. Dilley go to?
Butler
When Europeans colonized_________they
referred to it as the “New World.”
americas
The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to
Asia
Why was gold important to Europeans?
Europeans measured wealth in gold and silver.
cash crop
a crop that is grown in large quantities for sale
What position does Mr. Dilley coach on the football team
tight ends
Tobacco was one type of valuable_________ that
could be sold.
cash crop
What was the primary reason Europeans enslaved native peoples?
to work in gold and silver mines
What religious goal inspired many European explorers?
to spread their beliefs
explorer
a person who travels in search of new geographical information
whats mr dilleys secret talent
pickleball
A(n) ______is an early scientific tool used to
observe the position of the sun and stars
astrolabe
A compass works by Earth’s
magnetic field
Which foods came from the Americas?
D. potatoes and squash
the Americas
the land masses of North America, Central America, and South America
What school does mr dilley go to in the middle of the day to teach pe?
south