APUSH Midterm 2026 – 20 Q&A – Age of Exploration, Voyages, Conquests – High School Curriculum

This document is a focused Q&A-style review guide featuring 20 expert-verified questions and answers designed for midterm preparation in AP U.S. History (APUSH). It centers on the European Age of Exploration and early contact with the Americas, covering the motivations for exploration, such as trade with Asia, technological advancements, and national rivalries. It outlines major expeditions and discoveries, including key explorers like Dias, da Gama, Columbus, Vespucci, Cabral, Cabot, and Cortés, with exact years and the countries they represented. Students will find quick reference facts about the discovery of new trade routes, the conquest of the Aztecs, and early claims to the Americas by Spain, Portugal, and England. This resource is best suited for: APUSH students preparing for midterm exams Learners in Honors or Advanced U.S. History classes Students in World History courses with a unit on exploration and colonization Those preparing for standardized history assessments The content offers precise historical data in a fast-access format ideal for flashcards, quizzes, or rapid review. Keywords: Age of Exploration, trade with Asia, maritime technology, national expansion, Diaz, Columbus, da Gama, Cabral, Vespucci, Cabot, Cortés, Spain, Portugal, England, 15th century exploration, sea route to India, Brazil, Newfoundland, South America, Aztec conquest, APUSH midterm