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This encouraged international trade and banking.
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He found the route to the Indian Ocean.
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His three small ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa sailed westward across the Atlantic.
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Columbus named the island San Salvador.
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The Pope's edict drew an imaginary line from north to south through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Alexander gave Spain the rights to all newly discovered lands west of the line.
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Three years later he was elected Holy Roman Emperor. With Charles's titles and power, he was torn between conflicting demands. Charles had to defend Europe against the Ottoman Turks.
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He invaded Mexico with 11 ships and 600 men. He seized the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II. Cortes destroyed the great Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
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He took 180 men and 37 horses. They traveled from the Isthmus of Panama to the captial of the Inca Empire.
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It stated that the sun was the center of the universe. The theory is also known as the heliocentric theory.
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He divided the vast lands to his family. His son, Philip II received Spain and its possessions.
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William sent small bands of soldiers on quick raids to keep the Spanish army confused.
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Portugal's trade was greatly restricted under Spanish control. Its overseas colonies were neglected. Only Brazil and Angola survived as major Portuguese colonies.
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It told the story of an aging man stuck in the myths of the past. The tale reflected a new world that was rejecting the legends of old for a reality based on science.
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