Practice - The Age of Exploration and its Impact
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Practice Questions
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What were two motivations for European exploration?
💡 Hint: Think about what they were looking for in new lands.
Name one major explorer from the Age of Exploration.
💡 Hint: Think of the person who sailed in 1492.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following was a motivation for European exploration?
💡 Hint: Think about what economic factors drove exploration.
True or False: The Columbian Exchange only had positive impacts on the Americas.
💡 Hint: Consider both the effects on both continents.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the impact of the technological advancements in navigation on European exploration. How did these changes influence the outcomes of specific voyages?
💡 Hint: Consider how navigation has progressed over time in relation to these explorers.
Discuss how the economic motivations behind the Age of Exploration contributed to the development of colonial empires. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how the need for markets and resources sparked rivalries and exploration.
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