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1
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line of demarcation

A

line defined by pope alexander the 6th

2
Q

who saw the first pacific ocean by hacking through panama

A

vasco nunez balboa

3
Q

capitalism

A

no involvement of government
competition sets the price
distinction between owners and workers

4
Q

maya

A

mesomeric south america

divided into social classes

5
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aztec

A

1st american civilization

began in tropical rain forest

6
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inca

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conquered big area in andes

government led by a king

7
Q

**columbus***

A

wanted to reach south indies

knew earth was round

8
Q

hudson

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explored Africa tried to convert africans to Christianity

9
Q

cortes

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took over spainards

10
Q

remains of pizzaro

A

in his tomb

11
Q

first nation to find a route to Asia

A

portugal

2nd was spain

12
Q

**Vasco da game***

A

Ventured around the cape of good hope

Reached great spice port

13
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John Cabot

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Claimed British land in Canada
Though he landed in Asia
Travelled on Matthew