Explorers
Who was the famous explorer that sailed for Spain and is known for discovering the New World
Christopher Columbus
What do we call a territory controlled by a stronger country?
Colony
What was the name of the sea route European explorers were trying to find to get to Asia?
Northwest Passage
How did Native Americans generally view European explorers when they first arrived?
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They had mixed feelings, with some being welcoming and others fearing them.
What is the term for a Spanish explorer and conqueror?
Conquistador
This explorer from England is known for his journey to North America and is credited with discovering Newfoundland. Who is he?
John Cabot
Which European country colonized Canada and was involved in the fur trade? France or England
France
What valuable item did Europeans seek from Asia during their explorations?
Spices
What disease did Europeans bring to the Americas that greatly affected Native populations?
Smallpox
What does "exploration" mean?
The act of traveling in search of new lands, ideas, and/or things.
Which Spanish explorer is known for conquering the Aztecs in Mexico?
Hernan Cortes
Name one of the two countries that claimed land in the southwestern United States during the Age of Exploration. Spain or Italy
Spain
What trade route connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
Triangle Trade
What was one major impact of European colonization on the Native American population?
Many Native Americans died from diseases or were displaced from their lands.
What is the nickname given to the Americas by Europeans?
The New World
Who was the Portuguese explorer that led the first expedition to sail around the southern tip of South America?
Ferdinand Magellan
What was the main goal of the English when they established colonies in North America?
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Where did sugar plantations primarily exist in the Americas during the Age of Exploration? North America or Caribbean Islands?
Caribbean Islands
How did the introduction of European plants and animals affect the Americas?
It changed the agricultural practices and ecosystems of the region.
What does "demographic change" refer to?
Changes in the population, such as shifts in numbers or compositions of people.
This explorer is known for mapping the coast of Brazil and has a famous namesake for the Americas. Who is he?
Amerigo Vespucci
How did the Dutch contribute to colonization in the Americas?
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What was the Middle Passage?
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What was the effect of the fur trade on Native American societies?
It led to new alliances and conflicts among tribes and with Europeans.
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What is the Columbian Exchange?
The process of transferring plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the New World and the Old World.