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One reason for exploring was to find faster
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Explorers wanted to explore so they could go on an
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Another reason for exploration was _________ reasons/freedom.
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Marco Polo traveled on the _______ to get to Asia.
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Which explorer is known for sailing his ship around the world?
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Who was Leif Erikson?
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Ponce de Leon landed on modern day
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Countries wanted to explore to gather _______, such as silk, jewels, and gold
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This country gained the most power, land, and wealth from their explorers.
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Cortez defeated the
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What country did Marco Polo spend years exploring?
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The writer Rustichello met Marco Polo in _____, which is where he wrote The Travels of Marco Polo
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Countries sent explorers to claim new
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The Aztec thought Cortez was a ____, so they welcomed him, then Cortez took their land and put their leader in prison.
