Old World History
What two items were traded via the TRANS-SAHARAN trade route?
Which civilization built Machu Picchu located in present day Peru?
I brought the Americas to everyone's attention.
Columbus
True or False: Columbus actively sought out the Americas when he left Spain in 1492.
False
What shape is associated with trade relationship between the Americas, Europe and Africa?
What in demand items were transported using the silk road and Indian Ocean trade routes?
Silk and Spices
City built upon a lake? Of course we did that. Human sacrifice? You betcha.
The Aztecs
Before landing in Mexico and interacting with the Aztecs, I was in Hispaniola and Cuba.
Cortes
Under mercantilism, the strength of a country could be measured it accumulation of what?
It's amount of silver and gold
What continents made up the "old world"?
Africa, Europe and Asia
Which religion did Mansa Musa help promote?
Which civilization (found in the present-day four corner region of the US) built communities into the sides of cliffs?
The Ancestral Puebloans (Pueblo)
I kidnapped their leader which led to the downfall of the Inca Empire
(Francisco) Pizzaro
Encomienda
Where did I originate from, Old World or New World?
Horses
Horses originated in the OLD world
What famous trip did Mansa Musa trip go on?
He went on a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca and along the way he showed off his riches
The Maya
I am the Aztec leader who "seeks" revenge against losing his empire to Cortes.
Montezuma
Besides Spain, name one other European country that explored/colonized South America.
Portugal (Brazil)
England (Guyana)
France (French Guiana)
Netherlands (Suriname)
Where did I originate from, Old World or New World?
Peanuts
Peanuts came from the Americas (new world)
To help facilitate trade along the silk road, what did the Mongols install?
Which Mesoamerican civilization was taken over by the Aztecs?
The Zapotecs
We are the Monarchs who covered the bill for Columbus' expedition.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
This reason for exploration focuses on maintaining a good balance of trade for a nation. It's better to send more goods out than bring goods in.
Mercantilism
Where did I originate from, Old World or New World?
Sugar
Sugar came from the OLD world