Transoceanic Interconnections
Developed in China, for reckoning direction.
Magnetic Compass
What were the motivators for Europe search for new trade routes?
The motivator for Europe’s search for new trade routes was Prince henry the navigator. He was motivated because of the rising tension in the middle east.
What is Mesoamerica?
Mesoamerica is a historical and cultural region in the Americas that
extends from central Mexico through to parts of Central America, including Guatemala, Belize,
Honduras, and El Salvador. It is known for its rich indigenous cultures, which flourished before the
arrival of Europeans.
a Spanish conquistador; goes on to win Mexico for Spain
Hernan Cortez
Describe the events of Columbus’ first voyage
While Christopher columbus was searching for direct routes, he accidently discovered an island that they called Guanahani. He later then changed the name to san Salvador.
What were the major acheivements of the Maya civilization?
The Maya developed one of the
most sophisticated writing systems in the ancient Americas, using hieroglyphs to record historical
events, religious texts, and astronomical observations.
Triangular shaped sail, can take wind on both sides
Lateen sail
Describe the most significant developments of Columbus’ second voyage
The most significant developments of Columbus second voyage was introducing domesticated animals to the new worlds. Also, formed a new basis for wealth and trade with the establishment of sugar, rice, and later tobacco and cotton plantations. Both very beneficial and helped people with food and transportation.
Why was the Aztec capital city (Tenochtitlan) so important to trade and the spread of
culture?
Positioned on an island in Lake Texcoco, Tenochtitlan was accessible via multiple causeways and
canals, making it a central hub for trade routes connecting various regions of Mesoamerica.
Diagrams of stars and constellations
Astronomical charts
Why did Europeans have more transmissible diseases than natives from the New World?
Europeans had more transmissible diseases that natives because Europeans were exploring more meaning, they were getting every disease that they came across.
What was the role of religion in Mesoamerican societies?
Religion played a central role in
Mesoamerican societies, influencing various aspects of life, including politics, culture, and daily
activities.
The route that brought captured Africans to the west indies and later to North and South America.
The Middle Passage
What were the consequences of the arrival of different diseases to the New World?
The consequences of the arrival of different diseases to the new world had impacts on indigenous people. Another thing was that it helped the Spanish forces conquer the new world.
Why was maize (corn) so important to Mesoamerican societies?
Mesoamericans developed
agricultural techniques to cultivate maize in diverse environments. They used methods like slash-and-
burn farming and terracing to maximize yields.