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Question 1

Christopher Columbus's urge to explore
 
  A) reflected his commitment to exploit other peoples.
  B) came primarily from a desire to reap significant fame and riches from his four voyages of exploration.
  C) developed from his family's history and experience in trade.
  D) was inspired by the reconquest of Spain.

Question 2

An African known as Estevan and enslaved by the Spanish
 
  A) sailed on all of Columbus's voyages.
  B) taught the Spanish how to communicate with their slaves.
  C) was the first African to die in the New World.
  D) became an important trailblazer for Spanish explorers.

Question 3

Improvements in sailing by the Portuguese were derived from the _______.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 4

The first European-controlled ________ were founded by the Portuguese .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 5

The rebirth of learning in Europe, called the ________, encouraged freedom of thought, richness of expression, and an emphasis on human abilities.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer 1

Answer: D

Answer 2

Answer: D

Answer 3

Answer: Moors

Answer 4

Answer: plantations

Answer 5

Answer: Renaissance





 

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