| A | B |
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| Christianity | The spreading of this religion was one reason to explore western lands. |
| Gold | The demand for this precious metal in Europe was a reason for exploring western lands. |
| Prince Henry the Navigator | He is considered the patron of Portuguese exploration. |
| Christopher Columbus | Many credit this Spanish explorer for the discovery of America. |
| Aztec | This ancient Mexican empire saw its demise with the European exploration of the Americas. |
| Africa | European explorers went to this continent to trade gold and slaves. |
| Asia | In this continent, Europeans aimed to secure the influence of their trading companies for future prosperity. |
| Columbian Exchange | The series of correspondences between the Western Hemisphere and Europe that changed both parties is known as the... |
| Triangular Trade | Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas was known as... |
| African slaves | The shortage of labor needed to grow cash crops led to the use of? |
| Race | Slavery was based on what ____ someone was. |
| Smallpox | This disease, carried by Europeans, eradicated many American Indians. |
| Age of Discovery | The period of European exploration starting in the early 15th century is known as the... |
