Chapter 2 Flashcards

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What invention help the book Travelers become published all across Europe

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The Printer

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What two things did Marco Polo do for a living?

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Exploring and Author

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The age of exploration and discovery in Europe was called the….?

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Renaissance

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What two things did the Portuguese trade for in West Africa

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Gold and Slaves

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Where was the Gold Coast?

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In the west side of Africa

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What explorer completed the eastern sea route to Africa and Asia

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Why did the Portuguese want to explore the world?

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To the new trade routes to Asia instead of going through the Middle East

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What were the three ships that Columbus sailed with?

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Nina,Pinta,Santa Maria

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What country’s flag was high on the ship that Columbus sailed on?

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Nina,Pinta,Santa Maria

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What European group landed in North America before Columbus

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Spain

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What treaty allowed Spain to have North and South America?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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