Practice Reasons For Exploration (5.1) - A Period of Transition

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Question 1.
What were two main motivations for exploration?
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Think about what resources European countries were after.
Question 2.
Name one technological advancement that helped explorers.
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Which tool helped navigate the seas?
3Question 3.
What was the main reason for the European exploration in the 15th century?
- Religious freedom
- Trade routes
- Technological development
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Consider what goods were highly sought after during this time.
4Question 4.
True or False: The astrolabe was an important tool for navigation during the Age of Exploration.
- True
- False
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Think about the tools that explorers used to travel long distances.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term effects of European exploration on global trade patterns.
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Consider the shifts in power and economic exchanges that occurred as a result of these explorations.
Question 6.
Discuss how technological advancements shaped the motivations for exploration during the Age of Exploration.
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Think about how technology might have made certain explorations more feasible or appealing.

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