Unit 6 GRAPES

What were the main regions explored by European explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus?

Fill in the blank: European explorers established colonies in the Americas, such as Spanish territories in the _______, French in Canada, and English in the Thirteen Colonies.

What was one of the key motivations for European exploration?

Fill in the blank: Catholic Spain and Portugal competed with Protestant England and France, fueling the Age of Exploration as each nation sought to expand its _______ and cultural influence globally.

Which technological advancements helped European explorers navigate the open seas?

Fill in the blank: Key voyages, such as Columbus’ landing in the Americas, Vasco da Gama’s route to India, and Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe, had profound impacts on global exploration and _______.

The political competition between European countries during exploration was driven by:

Which European nations established vast colonial empires in the Americas?

Who played critical roles in defeating indigenous empires like the Aztecs and Incas?

What were the economic motives for European exploration?