Chapter 4
Besides a compass, what were the other tools that helped people navigate into the oceans?
What are maps and astrolabes?
Why did Columbus call the native people he met “Indians”?
Because he thought he had reached the East Indies
Who was Jacques Cartier, and what important river did he name?
A French explorer who named the St. Lawrence River
What was the "Starving Time" in Jamestown?
A winter when many settlers died due to lack of food and attacks.
What is Mr. Mireles' favorite football team?
The 49ers.
What are the Americas?
North, Central, and South Continents of America.
What did Juan Ponce de Leon hope to find in Florida?
What is the Fountain of Youth?
What happened to Henry Hudson on his second voyage?
His crew rebelled and set him and some others adrift in a small boat
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A set of rules the Pilgrims wrote to live peacefully together.
Who is Mr. Mireles' favorite super hero?
Iron Man
This was the most popular cash crop in the colonies.
What is tobacco?
What was the Northwest Passage?
A water route across North America that would lead to Asia
What was the Lost Settlement of Roanoke?
A colony that disappeared with only the word "CROATOAN" left behind
Who were the Pilgrims, and why did they come to the New World?
Settlers seeking religious freedom from the Church of England.
Who is Mr. Mireles' favorite Star Wars character?
Boba Fett
DAILY DOUBLE: Who was Christopher Columbus and what was his goal when he sailed west in 1492?
A Spanish conquistador trying to reach Asia by sailing west.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the New World and Europe
Why was the location of Jamestown a problem for settlers?
It was built on a swamp with dirty water and mosquitoes carrying malaria
What is a representative government?
A government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.
What is my favorite Disneyland ride?
The Haunted Mansion
What were the names of the three ships Columbus used on his first voyage?
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
How did Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs?
By holding their emperor prisoner and using guns and horses, plus disease helped weaken the Aztecs.
Who was Pocahontas?
The daughter of a Native American chief who saved John Smith's life.
He taught them how to plant corn and fish.
What instrument does Mr. Mireles play?
The drums