Geography
What area did Britain control the most land?
North America.
True or False: Magellan was the first person to sail around the entire globe.
False, Magellan did not, but his crew did.
Why did Europe begin to explore the world?
To avoid/bypass Italy and the Mediterranean
What is mercantilism?
Economic policy that promotes strengthening a nation by expanding trade.
Includes a mother countries and colonies for resources
What is a caravel?
narrow vessel with 2-3 masts and triangular sails.
True or False: Africa was mostly colonized by Spain.
False, Spain controlled more land in the Americas.
or
False, it was mostly colonized by Franch (hint- Cote de Ivoire)
What was Bartholomeu Dias known for?
Rounding the Cape of Good Hope to get to India by sea.
Why did Europe continue to explore the new worlds?
To spread religion, gold, glory, and finding new trade routes, new resources, new land
What happened to the population of the indigenous (native) people in the Americas?
decreased because of diseases
What is a Mercator map used for?
find locations at sea more reliable through latitude and longitude and measuring distance.
What three areas of the globe were impacted by the Colombian Exchange?
European countries, Africa and the Americas.
What was Prince Henry the Navigator most known for?
First to contact Africa for trade and had a school to teach navigating and sailing.
Why did colonization have a positive effect on Europe
new goods to manufacture using raw resources from colonies, expanded trade,
What were some of the positive impacts colonization had on the Americas?
New technology, able to trade with Europe for manufactured goods
What is colonization?
the process of establishing settlements in a new area.
What country was the first to start exploring the globe?
Portuguese
What was Vasco de Gama known for?
reaching India, sold spices for profit and seized key ports in the Indian Ocean.
What is the Colombian Exchange?
exchange of people, other living things and ideas between the east and west hemispheres.
What were some of the negative impacts colonization had on the Americas?
slavery, disease, loss of land
What is a market economy?
prices and distribution of goods are based on competition in a market
Who conquered the Aztecs and what did they name this area?
Cortes, from Spain conquered the Aztecs and named the area Mexico.
Columbus sailed ____________ hoping to reach __________. He really landed in the ___________.
West Indies, India, Bahamas.
What happened to some of the Spanish ships during their exploration?
Many sank in storms and were raided by pirates.
What did the conquistadors do to the native property, cities and culture?
Carved gold ornaments, statues and wall decorations. They collapsed culture of the Mayas and burned most manuscripts.
What is a astrolabe?
Tool that uses's the sun and stars to help sailors find their way.