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Age of Exploration
Edge NC History
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History
8th Grade
10/19/2007

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How long did Marco Polos journey last?
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His journey lasted a total of 13 years.
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For how long had nations in the Mediterranean Sea area been trading by ship?

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Nations in the Mediterreanean Sea area had been trading by ship for centuries.
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Who did Marco Polo have the greatest impact on?

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Since he was Italian, he had the greatest impact on other Italians at first.
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This overland route to Asia became dangerous because of what?
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The route became dangerous because of robbers.
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The race was to become the first country to find what and become what?

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To find the sea route to Asia and become wealthy.
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What types of items did Marco Polo bring back from his journey?
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He brought back spices, silks, paper money, gun powder, and other goods that were never before seen in Europe.
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Where and how did Marco Polo travel?
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He traveled overland to China.
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When Prince Henry started a school for sailers, what types of people did he bring in to teach?
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He brought in astronomers, mathmeticians, map makers, and ship builders.
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Who found the tip of Africa and what did he name it?
Definition
Dias discovered it and he named it the Cape of Good Hope.
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Who extended Dias' journey and what did he discover?

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Da Gama extended it and he discovered a sea route to India.
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Columbus offered to explore for Spain if they would-
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fund his voyage to look for a quicker sea route to Asia by sailing west. He also promised to claim whatever he discovered for Spain.
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Was Columbus' theory correct? What did he discover?
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No his theory was incorrect. Instead he discovered North America.

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Both France and the Netherlands were very interested in exploring what?
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They were both very interested in exploring the New World.
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Both France and the Netherlands used who to explore and claim new lands for their country?
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They both used native peoples from the New World and explorers from their own countries.
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Where in present day did the Dutch claim land?

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Pa., De.,NY, and NJ.
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Where did the French make settlements?
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They made settlements in South Carolina, on the Ohio River, and the Mississippi River.
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What spanish explorer defeated the Aztec civilization?
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Cortes defeated the Aztecs.
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Who defeated the Inca civilization?
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Pizarro defeated the Incas.
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Where did Ponce de Leon explore and who did he claim the land for?
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Ponce de Leon explored Florida and he claimed the land for Spain.
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What did Christopher Columbus discover?
Definition
He discovered a route to North America.
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Where did de Soto explore and what did he discover?
Definition
de Soto explored South Eastern US and he discovered the Mississippi River.
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The Portugese not only sailed in the Mediterreanean Sea but also-
Definition
In the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Africa.
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What other name did Prince Henry go by?
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He was also known as Henry the Navigator.
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Spain and Portugal were-
Definition
They were rivals.
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There was a push for Spain to match Portugals success which opened the door for which explorer?
Definition
Christopher Columbus.
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Queen Elizabeth I gave whom permission to claim and settle what types of land?
Definition
She gave Sir Humphrey Gilbert permission to claim and settle any non-Christian lands in the New World.
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In 1584 who did Walter Raleigh send to explore?

Definition
He sent Amadas and Barlowe.
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What did these two men decide to call the island they landed on? What did they call the whole land?

Definition
They named the island Roanoke Island and called all of the land Virgina in honor of their queen- Queen Elizabeth I, who was also known as the Virgin Queen.
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What are the names of the two Indians that returned with the English?
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Manteo and Wanchese.
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In 1585 who did Raleigh send to establish a colony and what did he bring with him?
Definition

Raleigh sent Lane to establish a colony and Lane brought with him 100 military men.

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