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A Scientist who studies artifacts.
archaeologist
When Europeans discovered the Americas, they named it this.
New World
This is an early scientific tool used to observe the position of the sun and stars.
astrolabe
Sailors used astrolabes to tell
latitude
New World was a name given to the Americas by
European Explorers
A person who travels in search of new geographical information
explorer
Tobacco was this type of crop that could be sold
cash crop
To study the past, an archaeologist specializes in learning from these.
artifacts
The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade route to where.
Asia
A compass works by the Earth's what
Magnetic Field
If an explorer new what direction was north, he laso could find what
other cardinal directions
Why did explorers plant flags?
to claim land for their country.
After Martin Luther introduced his ideas to reform the church, Europe had many wars between
Protestants and Catholics
Where in Europe did Muslims build a great center of culture and learning?
Spain
What do farmers do with a cash crop?
sell it for money
Which foods came from America?
potatoes and squash
What religious goal inspired many European explorers?
to share their beliefs
Why was gold important to explorers?
Europeans measured wealth in gold and silver.
Items found in America
Potatoes, Tobacco and Gold
Items brought to America from Europe.
Bible, flag, map, compass, astrolabe