Vocab
The transfer of plants, animals, people, diseases, and technologies between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
Columbian Exchange
this crop had a transformative effect on many communities in pre-Columbian North America
Maize
this was the largest driving factor in European Exploration
wealth
crop introduced from the Americas significantly increased European food supplies and agricultural productivity?
potatoes
This movie set the record for highest grossing movie with a budget under $1 million, making over $500 million worldwide
Obsession
People of mixed European and Native American ancestry
Mestizo
this was a common adaptation strategy for Native American societies living in arid regions
mobility
One major goal of the Spanish missions in California was to
convert Native Americans to Christianity
Perhaps the most deadly consequence of European arrival in the Americas
spread of diseases
Indiana football finished the season 16-0 to win the National Championship. How many college football teams have finished their season at 16-0?
2
A social hierarchy established in Spanish colonies that regulated access to power and resources
Caste System
The "Three Sisters" agricultural method involved the cultivation of (must give all three):
Maize, beans, and squash
joint-stock companies played what role during European colonization?
They funded exploration, trade, and colonial ventures
this was a major consequence of declining Indigenous populations in the Americas
The demand for enslaved African labor increased
The Simpsons is the longest running T.V. show in history. How many seasons of the Simpsons have been released? (Within 1)
35
A system that granted Spanish colonists the right to receive Native American labor and tribute
Encomienda System
Which resource allowed many societies along the Pacific Coast to develop relatively settled communities?
Abundant natural resources from the ocean
The introduction of horses by the Spanish had what major effect on many Indigenous societies?
It increased hunting mobility and changed warfare
What was one method Native American communities used to resist European expansion?
Forming alliances and using diplomacy
Billie Jean
A 1494 agreement dividing newly claimed territories between Spain and Portugal
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Iroquois Confederacy developed a society based largely on:
A combination of agriculture, hunting, and gathering
This was one major consequence of the large quantities of American silver entering the global economy
The expansion of a money-based economy and global trade
Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda argued that...
Native Americans were culturally inferior and could be subjected to Spanish rule
This year marked the 23rd FIFA World Cup. 8 countries have won a world cup, all but 1 have multiple wins. Which country has only 1 win?
England