Exploration Vocab
The system where countries traded with their own conquered colonies.
What is mercantilism?
This explorer was funded by the King and Queen of Spain for his voyage.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
What is the British Navy?
The four "S"s that explorers were in search of
What is Silk, Spices, Scents, Stone?
This country had a great relationship with the Native Americans. They learned their language, traditions and culture overall.
Who is France?
A person who has different religious beliefs than the main religion. This was looked down upon.
What is a heretic?
America was named after this explorer.
Who was Amerigo Vespucci?
This conquered empire is now modern-day Mexico City.
What is Tenochtitlan? (Aztec Empire)
Native Americans died from these causes.
What are germs/disease (ex. small pox) (no natural immunity)
This 1517 German priest nailed a complaints list on the Catholic Church doors
Who was Martin Luther?
The exchanging of ideas, culture, religion, germs/diseases, plants, animals, people across the hemispheres is called...?
What is the Columbian Exchange?
This Captain died and his crew continued to travel all over the world in 1520.
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
This empire was conquered by Spain due to its breathtaking views and high altitudes.
What was Machu Picchu?
This country wanted to make claim to Florida after seeing its importance and resources.
Who was France?
Protestantism is defined as...
What is following a new branch of Christianity?
People who are both Spanish and Native American. Mixed-raced.
What is Mestizos?
This explorer conquered the Aztec Empire.
Who was Hernan Cortes?
This explorer believed he was in the West Indies upon setting anchor on land.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
This king would officially claim land in Florida as a settlement.
Who was King Phillipe II?
King Henry VIII wanted to change his religion and all else must follow
What is Protestantism? (Due to divorce)
Trading between Europe, Africa and the Americas was known as...
What was the Triangular Trade?
This explorer conquered the Incan Empire.
Who was Francisco Pizarro?
This explorer claimed Florida for the Spanish crown in 1513 and later became the Governor.
Who was Juan Ponce de Leon?
This conquistador founded the first settlement in Florida per the King's request.
Who was Pedro Menendez de Aviles?
This country viewed England as a threat spreading their Protestantism.
Who was Spain?