Columbus
Columbus arrived at an island he called "Saint Salvador". But the natives called it what?
Guanihani
European explorers were unable to tell what direction/distance because of a lack of technology.
Longitude and east/west direction and distance
True or False
Because of their timid and generous nature, the Tainos adjusted well to their enslavement by the Spanish.
False
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Primary source - first account of an historical event.
Secondary source - written by someone who was not alive during the time of the event. Zinn textbook is one of these.
This is known as a transfer of people, plants, animals and diseases between the New and Old World.
Columbian Exchange
This Spanish explorer defeated the Aztec Empire because of disease and by aligning with Aztec enemies.
Hernan Cortes
One example of how "Wishpoosh" is ethnocentric.
Placed the Snake tribe far away and one tribe with different/slanted mouths.
What are the "three G's," and explain each?
Gold - find money, spices and get rich
God- spread Christianity
Glory - gain popularity by exploring and claiming lands first
Give one example (CD) of how this picture of Columbus is Eurocentric.
Answers Vary -- Teacher Decide
How did Spain, France, and the English differ in how they interacted with the Native Americans?
Spain -- convert/conquer
France - Trade
English - colonize
What does mestizo mean?
Mestizo is a person of both NA (Taino) and Spanish descent.
What is Sepulveda saying below in the debate with Las Casas? What does it say about him?
"You admit Indians are cannibals and engage in human sacrifice. This is sufficient reason for a Christian King to take up arms and end these barbarous practices. I hope you are telling us Indians are equal in faith and civilization to Christians. God has commanded us to uplift the ignorant and bring truth to the unbeliever. We must spread Christianity even if it means evil acts are committed along the way."
Sepúlveda is saying that NA, because they are barbarians, not Christians, and less than Europeans, violence is ok, especially when trying to convert them. It shows that he is Eurocentric.
This was the explorer whose writing inspired Columbus.
Marco Polo
What did Columbus mean in his letter, and what part of the triple Gs does it represent?
"And there I found many islands without number, and all of them I have taken possession for their Highness... and nobody objected. To the first island which I found I gave the name Saint Salvador in remembrance of His Heavenly Majesty."
Answers vary. Teacher decides
List and explain the two best examples of how the Native American Way of Life differed from that of Europeans.
Answers Vary. Teacher decides.
What would Montaigne say about this picture below?
Montaigne would say something on the lines that these are not necessarily Native Americans and that even if they are cannibals they have some civilized ways.