Maps and Directions
What did the European explorers use to figure out direction?
They used a compass.
What are Cash Crops?
A crop that is grown in large quantities for sale
Why did the Europeans carry flags or banners with them?
They carried flags with them to honor their kings and queens.
Where did the practice of Christianity begin in?
the Middle East
Where did the Spanish find the minerals they needed?
parts of Mexico and South America
What do compasses have in the middle?
What did Europeans call tobacco that is inhaled as powder?
Snuff
What does "F" and "Y" stand for on their flags?
They stand for King Ferdinand and Queen Ysabel.
Who did the Catholic rulers send to other lands to convert people to the practice of Christianity?
priests and armies
Why did Spain's king and queen want to increase their supply of gold and silver?
Spain had just fought in a costly war and they were running low on those resources
What are nautical charts?
Nautical charts map the ocean and show features as rocky shores and safe ports
Whatv fruits were first grown in the New World?
tomatoes and pineapple
What are the Spanish flags a symbol for?
Their flags are a symbol of the power of their country and their rulers.
What two types of Christianity did the Europeans practice?
Roman Catholic and Protestant
What did the Spanish force the native people to do?
the native people worked in gold and silver mines for them
What are maps made for?
Maps are drawings of bodies of water and land and they show where key physical features are
What crop was part of the religious and peacemaking ceremonies for many tribes?
Tobacco
Why did Europeans plant flags in the ground?
They planted flags in the ground to claim or take land for their country.
What does the New Testament mainly focus on?
writings by the followers of Jesus Christ
What did the Spanish turn these riches into?
bars, coins, and other valuable objects
What does a sailor use a compass for?
They showed what direction the ship was heading even when they sailed through fog and darkness.
How did the European explorers cook their corn?
They Roasted it, boiled it, popped it, and grounded it into flour
What would gaining land and resources from the New World do for people in Spain?
Gaining land would strengthen their kingdom of Spain.
During what time, did Christianity spread throughout Europe?
during the Roman Empire or 2,000 years ago
What mode of transportation did the Spanish use to carry these riches back to Spain?
ships