Explorers
Who was the explorer that unintentionally discovered the new world of America
Christopher Columbus
What direction does a compass always point?
North
In order to continue trading, which country did continent did the portuguese have to go around?
Africa
Which ancient civilization made the 365-day Calendar?
The oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, founded by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
St. Augustine
Who was the explorer that not only explored the South coast of America, but also made the revelation that Columbus was not in Asia during his exploration
Amerigo Vespucci
What did printing presses do?
Helped spread maps, navigation guided, ect.
Which country claimed what is now Canada as their own?
France
Which ancient civilization had the largest city at the time?
After conquering the Aztec Empire, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés founded ______ on the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan
Mexico City
Hudson Bay and Hudson River
What were the new, stronger, and fasters ships invented during the time?
Caravel Ships
What country was jealous of Portuagal when they saw this country trading with China and India?
Where was the Olmec civilization located?
Around the Gulf of Mexico
This is the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded city in the Western Hemisphere. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus
Santo Domingo
First European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
What map was created after columbus' exploration?
The full world map
What was Portuguals made continent of trade during the time?
Asia
Which civilization lasted from 1200-1500 A.D?
The Inca civilization
______ is the oldest capital city in the United States. After earlier, less successful attempts at colonization in the region, the city was established as the capital of the Spanish province of Nuevo México
Santa Fe
What did Ferdinand Magellan do/discover
He and his crew were the first to sail around the world
What was an Astrolabe?
Used to measure the angle of the sun or stars to determine latitude
Before Columbus' expidition, what country did Europe not have on their map?
USA
Which civilization's flag inspired Mexico current-day flag?
The Aztec civilization
This settlement was a critical outpost on Spain's northern frontier in North America. It was founded with the establishment of Mission ________ de Valero, a presidio, and later, a civil settlement
San Antonio