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The Age of Exploration

GENERAL CURRICULUM TEST OBJECTIVE : 0008  Understand major developments and figures in world history.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of major figures, eras, developments, and turning points in world history with stress on Western civilization (e.g., the Age of Exploration).

See earlier section on European Exploration.
Author: Janet Painter
Last modified: 10/3/2016 10:56 AM (EDT)