The Columbian Exchange
Name one crop that came from the New World to the Old World
Corn, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.)
What was Columbus trying to find?
A way to sail to Asia to find riches.
What was a significant obstacle that explorers faced on their journeys?
Bad weather or lack of supplies.
What instrument helps sailors find their direction using the North Star?
Astrolabe
Many Native Americans believed explorers to be...
gods, angels, birds, etc.
This starchy crop from the New World became a staple in Ireland.
potatoes
What was Ponce de Leon trying to find?
riches/Fountain of Youth
What historical event encouraged Spanish explorers to explore the Americas? (kicking out all Non-Christians)
The Spanish Reconquista
What device did explorers use to measure the angle of the sun above the horizon?
Sextant
What were explorers interested in when they "found" "new" lands?
gold, riches, enslaving people...
What animal revolutionized Native American hunting in the Great Plains?
Horses
Name the three major reasons why early explorers wanted to explore new lands.
WEALTH, POWER, LAND (Gold, God, Glory)
What happened to Moctezuma when Cortes traveled other Aztecs?
They thought Cortes was a god, and Cortes held Moctezuma prisoner.
Which tool, invented in the 15th century, helped sailors determine their latitude?
Compass
Native Americans were ____________ by explorers.
tortured, killed, forced to convert, enslaved...
What was the main reason diseases devastated Native populations?
They had no immunity to European diseases.
What religion were Europeans looking to spread across the Americas?
Catholicism (Christianity)
What was Magellan hoping to find on his expedition?
A route to Asia to find riches (like Columbus)
What type of ships were designed to withstand long sea voyages?
caravel
What was a positive result between Native Americans and explorers?
Trade introduced Native Americans to new goods and resources
About what percentage of the Native American population is estimated to have died from disease?
About 90%
What invention allowed sailors to keep accurate time at sea?
chronometer
What did Native Americans teach European explorers?
They taught them survival skills and how to farm.