American Empires
What empire was the foundation of the Mayas and Aztecs?
Olmec
Who sailed the ocean blue in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What country controlled most of Central and South America?
Spain
What was the renaissance?
A period of time when Europe started going back to literature, education, and art.
Who is the most well known man who called for a reform?
Martin Luther
What were some Mayan contributions?
Astronomy, number system, calendar, mathematics
Who and his crew were the first to sail around the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
What killed the most Native Americans?
Smallpox
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What were the 95 theses?
What did the Aztecs normally do with their prisoners?
They sacrificed them to their god
Who was Henry the Navigator, and why was he called that, even though he never went on any adventures?
He was a man from Portugal. He sponsored the exploration
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Where is Martin Luther from?
Germany
What is the Incan capital?
Cuzco
Who did Christopher Columbus ask to sponsor his trip?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Who conquered the Incas?
Francisco Pizarro
Which of the following was invented:
A. Printing press
B. Trains
C. Shampoo and conditioner
A. Printing press
Why did King Henry VIII start his own church?
He wanted a divorce, but the pope refused, he got excommunicated. So he started his own denomination
What is the Aztec capital?
Tenochtitlan
What were the names of Christopher Columbus’s ships?
Niña, Pinta, Santa Maria
What was the encomienda system?
A social structure based on roles in society based on race. Set up by the Spanish
What was so special about Don Quixote?
It was an actual novel, instead of poetry and plays
What are indulgences?
Money you pay to purchase forgiveness