Major Geographical Discoveries

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What were the Great Geographical Discoveries?
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They were a period during the 15th to 17th centuries when Europeans explored new sea routes and lands.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?
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Christopher Columbus.
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What was the main goal of the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery?
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To find a sea route to Asia by sailing around Africa.
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Name one technological advancement that helped navigators during the Great Geographical Discoveries.
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The astrolabe, used for navigation by measuring the angle between the horizon and a celestial body.
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Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?
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Ferdinand Magellan's expedition completed the first circumnavigation.
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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama’s voyage in 1497-1499?
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He was the first to reach India by sea, opening up a new trade route.
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What were some of the consequences of the Great Geographical Discoveries?
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Increased trade, cultural exchanges, and the spread of diseases.
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Which treaty divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal?
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The Treaty of Tordesillas.
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What role did Prince Henry the Navigator play in the Age of Discovery?
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He sponsored many exploratory voyages along the African coast.
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Which empire did Hernán Cortés conquer in the early 16th century?
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The Aztec Empire.
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What was one of the main motivations for European explorations during the Great Geographical Discoveries?
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To find new trade routes and sources of wealth.
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What impact did the Great Geographical Discoveries have on indigenous populations?
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Many faced displacement, disease, and cultural disruption due to European colonization.
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Who discovered the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama?
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
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What change did the Great Geographical Discoveries bring to global maps?
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They improved and expanded maps with accurate details of new regions.
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Name one famous explorer from the Great Geographical Discoveries who explored North America.
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John Cabot, who explored the coast of North America.
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