4.2 - European Voyages and Comparisons
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What was Columbus's primary goal during his voyages?
💡 Hint: Remember his mistaken belief about Asia's location.
Name one navigational instrument used during the Age of Exploration.
💡 Hint: Think about tools that helped sailors find direction.
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What was the primary motivation of Christopher Columbus's voyages?
💡 Hint: Think about what Columbus aimed to find.
True or False: Zheng He aimed to colonize the areas he visited.
💡 Hint: Recall Zheng He’s primary goals.
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Compare and contrast the economic impacts of Columbus's and da Gama's voyages on their respective nations.
💡 Hint: Consider how each explorer's journey impacted trade and wealth.
Evaluate the consequences of the Columbian Exchange on both the Old and New Worlds, focusing on cultural, economic, and environmental aspects.
💡 Hint: Remember to focus on what was exchanged and the resulting impacts on societies.
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