Motives for Exploration
Explorers
West African Cultures
Outcomes of Exploration
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What were the three main motives for exploration?

Rank in the world, riches, religion

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Why did Christopher Columbus leave Spain? 

To find a new route to Asia. 

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What did Ghana have that made them powerful?

Gold and iron

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What happened to Native Americans because of European explorers?

Many of them got sick with new diseases, some were slaves, many were killed. 

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What does the word motive mean? 

The goals or reasons for doing something. 
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Who was the first explorer to travel around the world?

Ferdinand Magellan

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What happened to the Aztec people due to European exploration?

Most Aztec people were killed due to disease or war. 

300

What were the conditions like on ships during this time of exploration?

Crowded, nowhere to sleep, rotten food, unclean water, and people were getting sick or dying. 

300

Why did people use the Silk Road for trade? What were the goods Europeans wanted?

Europeans wanted silk and spices. They also wanted to explore a new area. 
300

Religious settlements set up by Spain in North America are called. . . 

missions
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What was the first permanent settlement in the Americas?

St. Augustine

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