The Age of Exploration and Explorers

The Age of Exploration and Explorers

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This explorer "Discovered the New World"

Back

Christopher Columbus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This explorer is famous for being the first to circumnavigate the world.

Back

Ferdinand Magellan

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The land route connecting Europe to Asia and India for the purpose of trade.

Back

Silk Road

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This explorer defeated the Aztec Empire and claimed all of Mexico in the name of Spain.

Back

Hernan Cortes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

European invaders of the Americas defeated...

Back

Native Americans (Aztecs and Incans)

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Another name for Europeans who took over the Americas was

Back

Conquistadors

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When plants, animals, and diseases were shared between the Americas and the rest of the world after Columbus's rediscovery of the Americas

Back

Columbian Exchange

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The "New World" was...

Back

North America and South America

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Many Native American died after the arrival of Columbus MOSTLY because of...

Back

European diseases and sickness

10.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This explorer sailed for England. His expedition was the first group of Europeans to explore North America since the Vikings.

Back

John Cabot

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