The term Maneuver means what?
To Steer
What Country did Christopher Columbus set sail from?
Spain
John Cabot was employed by who to set sail to the New World?
Britain/England
What were the goods the Europeans wanted from Asia?
1) Silks
2) Golds
3) Spices
How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make to North America?
4
"to become less" means
Diminish
Who Sponsored his voyage?
King and Queen of Spain
True or False John Cabot's discovery was not profitable so no other Europeans explored North America until many years later?
False
In this time people believed what about the world? and if anyone thought otherwise what was the punishment?
1) it was flat
2)Death or Jail
In the search for a new route Christopher Columbus thought he could sail in which direction to get to Asia?
West
What is the term for this definition: "breaking an established way of doing things"
Disruption
When he got to North America which part did he reach?
What is now called Mexico/Caribbean
Where did John Cabot land in North America?
Newfoundland
Who Blocked the original route to Asia?
Portugal
Explorers used 2 things to help them with directions what were they?
1) Compass
2) Astrolabe
What is a sponsor?
A person or organization that contributes to a project or activity by paying for it.
Upon his arrival to North America who did he treat like slaves?
The Aztec people
What commodity did John Cabot return to Europe with and how did he get it there?
Fish and by drying it out
What happened to the price of goods when the route to Asia was blocked?
They were driven up.
What was the proposed new route to Asia?
Start in Spain, go around Africa, land in India
Please define the term Imperialism
A policy (decision) on the part of a ruler or government of one territory to dominate other territories.
What percentage of profits would Christopher Columbus get after he gave his Sponsors their share?
10%
Although employed by Britain John Cabot was actually from where?
Italy
A danger of using the original route to Asia was what?
Pirates/being robbed
Explain Push and Pull factors give a modern day example for both.
Answer will vary: Ms. D to evaluate response