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Why did Europeans Explore the New World? - 8.2A

Why did Europeans Explore the New World? - 8.2A

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Social Studies

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8th Grade

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Easy

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Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating

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Benjamin Hewitt

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5 questions

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The Age of Exploration refers to the period from the (a)   century to the 18th century.

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Applying

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were the three main reasons for European nations to explore the Americas?

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Analyzing

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492 to find a faster route to the (a)   Indies.

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Applying

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did European explorers convince rulers to fund their expeditions?

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Evaluating

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why was spreading Christianity an important goal for countries like Spain and Portugal during the Age of Exploration?

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