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Who reached India and opened up a new route to Asia in 1498?
Who reached India and opened up a new route to Asia in 1498?
Which explorer believed that the Earth was round and proposed reaching the East by sailing west?
Which explorer believed that the Earth was round and proposed reaching the East by sailing west?
Which event occurred first chronologically?
Which event occurred first chronologically?
Who conquered the area of Peru, defeating the Inca Empire?
Who conquered the area of Peru, defeating the Inca Empire?
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Which country signed the Treaty of Tordesillas with Portugal in 1494?
Which country signed the Treaty of Tordesillas with Portugal in 1494?
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Where did Christopher Columbus arrive, believing he had reached the eastern shores of Asia?
Where did Christopher Columbus arrive, believing he had reached the eastern shores of Asia?
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What was the main cause that led explorers to search for new lands in the 15th century?
What was the main cause that led explorers to search for new lands in the 15th century?
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Which instrument made orientation at night possible for explorers during their voyages?
Which instrument made orientation at night possible for explorers during their voyages?
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What type of boat had more space for cargo and could be used for longer trips during the Age of Exploration?
What type of boat had more space for cargo and could be used for longer trips during the Age of Exploration?
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What was the significance of the Portolan chart in the maritime exploration of the 15th century?
What was the significance of the Portolan chart in the maritime exploration of the 15th century?
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Which European kingdom was the first to end the Reconquest before expanding its seafaring activities?
Which European kingdom was the first to end the Reconquest before expanding its seafaring activities?
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What motivated explorers to find new trade routes in the early 15th century?
What motivated explorers to find new trade routes in the early 15th century?
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