Age of Exploration
Definition
The Age of Exploration was a period from the 15th to 17th centuries when European explorers set out on voyages to discover new sea routes, establish colonies, and expand their empires around the world.
Analogy
The Age of Exploration was like going on a massive treasure hunt where European countries sent their best adventurers to find riches and claim new lands.
Related terms
Voyages: Voyages are long journeys undertaken by sea or air.
Colonies: Colonies refer to settlements established by people from one country in another territory.
Empires: Empires are large political entities consisting of multiple territories controlled by one ruling power.
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Practice Questions (5)
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion during the Age of Exploration?
Which former European empire was known for using colonialism to spread its influence globally during the Age of Exploration?
How did Spain's conquest of Latin America during the Age of Exploration impact its population composition?
Which colonial city significantly grew because it was a strategic port location for trading during the Age of Exploration?
Which aspect connects Columbus's discovery of America in the Age of Exploration with the European Colonization during late medieval times?
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