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the age of exploration
the age of exploration took place in the 15th to the 17th century
the columbian exchange is an exchange of animals, foods, human populations (including slaves), communicable diseases, and ideas between the Eastern and Western hemispheres
the columbian exchange had a great impact on the world it brought about more new diseases that affected the whole world
The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of trading partners, new goods, and new trade routes. In addition, some explorers set sail to simply learn more about the world.
ferdinand magellan made trade routes with asia through the northwest passage
Captain James Cook's voyages that allowed him to map various areas and travel as far as Alaska.
conquistador a leader in the Spanish conquest of America and especially of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
the compass, two rudders smoothed hulls and lateen sails on there ships, and improved maps
