

Age of Exploration v2
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History
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who discovered a sea route to Asia in 1497 by sailing around Africa and reaching the southwest coast of India?
Back
Vasco da Gama
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which device allowed Europeans to navigate the seas by using a magnetized needle that indicates a cardinal direction?
Back
Compass
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the art and science of creating maps?
Back
cartography
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which Portuguese-invented navigational vessel featured a rudder, both square and triangular sails, multiple masts, and was capable of sailing near the coast?
Back
Caravel
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What items were brought from the Old World to the New World?
Back
horses and major diseases
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was transported from the New World to the Old World?
Back
potatoes and corn
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of the Spanish word 'Conquistadors'?
Back
conquerors
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