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Who financed Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?
Who financed Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?
- France
- Spain (correct)
- Portugal
- England
What was the main goal of European countries during the Age of Exploration?
What was the main goal of European countries during the Age of Exploration?
- To bring back golden riches to Europe
- To find new lands for settlement
- To convert people to Christianity
- To discover new trade routes to Asia (correct)
What was the legacy of Christopher Columbus?
What was the legacy of Christopher Columbus?
- Complex and controversial (correct)
- Unknown
- Minimal impact on history
- Simple and uncontroversial
What was the time period of the Age of Exploration?
What was the time period of the Age of Exploration?
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Financing of Columbus' Voyage
- The Spanish monarchs, King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I, financed Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492.
The Age of Exploration
- The main goal of European countries during the Age of Exploration was to establish new trade routes, expand their empires, and spread Christianity.
Legacy of Christopher Columbus
- Christopher Columbus' legacy is marked by the discovery of the New World, leading to European colonization of the Americas, and the transfer of plants, animals, and culture between the Old and New Worlds.
Time Period of the Age of Exploration
- The Age of Exploration occurred from the 15th to the 17th century, approximately from 1415 to 1650.
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