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Answer 1

How did the Reconquista act as a pull mechanism for Spain to explore and conquer new lands?

The Reconquista created generations of men trained and ready to reconquer lands for Spain and the Church.

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Question 2 (Worth 5 points)

What does the trade deal da Gama made in India demonstrate about some of the motivations for exploration?

It demonstrates that the Portuguese were hoping to profit from exploration.

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Question 3 (Worth 5 points)

How did mercantilism operate as a push factor for some European states during the Age of Exploration?

Mercantilism pushed some states to find more profitable trade routes to the east.
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Question 4 (Worth 5 points)

Which of the following explorers led a voyage that ultimately circumnavigated the globe?

Ferdinand Magellan
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Question 5 (Worth 5 points)

Why might the Italian city-states have resisted the exploration around the world?

The discovery of new trade routes to the east threatened the city-state's control over that trade.
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Question 6 (worth 5 points)
What role did Henry the Navigator play in finding new routes to the East?

He encouraged the development of new technologies for exploration.
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Question 7 (Worth 5 points)

Why did the Catholic Church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands?

The Catholic Church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion.

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Question 8 (Worth 5 points)

What locational problem did using the astrolabe help to solve?

The astrolabe could determine the correct longitude location of the ship.

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Question 9 (Worth 5 points)

What role did the Chinese explorations in the Indian oceans play in preserving Chinese culture?

The Chinese were looking to acquire more tributary states.

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