The Age of Discovery --> questions

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Explorers & Conquerers

Name two differences in art between the Renaissance and the middle ages.

How were the Ideas of the Renaissance spread across Europe?

Why were Europeans interested in the Far East?

How did the fall of Constantinople play a role in the Age of Discovery?

How did Vasco da Gama start Portugal's dominance at sea and the spice trade in the east?

Why was trade over the Silk Route so expensive?

1. Short distance, safe terrain, and no tolls
2. Efficient transportation and low taxes
3. Long distance, dangerous terrain, and middlemen
4. Low demand and low supply

When did the Roman Empire fall?

Who were the last Muslims defeated in the Reconquista?

1. Muslims of Valencia
2. Muslims of Seville
3. Muslims of Granada
4. Muslims of Cordoba

When did the Reconquista end?

1. 1492
2. 1453
3. 1476
4. 1521

Which kingdoms were involved in the Reconquista?

1. Castille
2. Leon
3. Aragon
4. Navarre

[1.3] What did Columbus call the inhabitants of the New World?

[1.3] Below two statements:
I. Columbus knew he discovered new land.
II. Columbus named the New World America.

1. I & II are true
2. I & II are false
3. I= true; II= false
4. I= false; II= true

Describe how you think the first contact between the Europeans and Native Americans went?

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Homework 

• Make 1 untill 10 except for 4b