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During the Age of Exploration, European explores mainly ventured to which continents?
During the Age of Exploration, European explores mainly ventured to which continents?
- South America, Middle East, and Oceania
- Americas, Africa, and East Asia (correct)
- Europe, Australia, and Antarctica
- North America, Asia, and Europe
What was the primary purpose of European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
What was the primary purpose of European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
- To establish peaceful relations with indigenous peoples
- To fight wars against other European nations
- To explore and conquer other continents (correct)
- To develop new technologies for home countries
What were some consequences of the Age of Exploration on indigenous peoples?
What were some consequences of the Age of Exploration on indigenous peoples?
- Devastating impacts on their populations and cultures (correct)
- Increased respect for their traditions and beliefs
- No changes occurred to indigenous peoples
- Significant improvement in their living conditions
Which lands did Europeans colonize during the Age of Exploration?
Which lands did Europeans colonize during the Age of Exploration?
What did Europeans primarily gain from the newly-discovered territories during the Age of Exploration?
What did Europeans primarily gain from the newly-discovered territories during the Age of Exploration?
When did the first people cross into North America according to anthropologists and archaeologists?
When did the first people cross into North America according to anthropologists and archaeologists?
What was the impetus for the Age of Exploration according to the text?
What was the impetus for the Age of Exploration according to the text?
How were Native Americans related to Siberian nomads according to the text?
How were Native Americans related to Siberian nomads according to the text?
What was one devastating consequence of the Age of Exploration on indigenous peoples?
What was one devastating consequence of the Age of Exploration on indigenous peoples?
What were Europeans primarily seeking in the newly-discovered territories during the Age of Exploration?
What were Europeans primarily seeking in the newly-discovered territories during the Age of Exploration?
How do scientists view the timing of the first human crossings into North America and European exploration according to the text?
How do scientists view the timing of the first human crossings into North America and European exploration according to the text?
What was a significant reason why the belief that the Americas were discovered during the Age of Exploration is problematic?
What was a significant reason why the belief that the Americas were discovered during the Age of Exploration is problematic?
Who is believed to be the first European to land in the New World according to popular belief?
Who is believed to be the first European to land in the New World according to popular belief?
