Who discovered the American continent?
Christopher Columbus
Which country became the most powerful empire in Europe after the discovery of America?
Spain.
Why are the people who inhabited the new continent called "pre-Columbian"?
Because they lived on the American continent before Columbus arrived there.
Name one of the two most important explorers of the American continent.
Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.
Charles I and Philip II.
Who financed Christopher Columbus' journey to America?
The Catholic Monarchs.
Did South Americans speak Spanish before 1492?
No.
In what present-day country did the Aztecs live?
Mexico.
The American territory was divided into two viceroyalties called what?
The Viceroyalty of New Spain and The Viceroyalty of Peru.
Which city became the capital of the empire in 1561?
Madrid.
Where did Christopher Columbus THINK he sailed to?
Asia.
What two things did the Europeans bring FROM Europe TO America?
What is the name of the Mayan Capital? (EXTRA: Here is a photo of me in front of the Temple of Kukulcán!)
Chichen Itza.
Who occupied government jobs and owned large properties?
The Spanish.
Which territory did people know more about in the 15th century: North America or South America?
South America.
Who proved America was a new continent?
Amerigo Vespucci.
What are two products the Spanish brought TO Europe FROM America?
Potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, or cocoa.
Which continent did the Incas live on?
South America
What metals did the Spanish mine for?
Gold and silver
What is the other name for Charles I of Spain?
Charles V.
What year did Christopher Columbus set sail from Huelva?
1492.
Why did world trade increase after the Spanish discovered America?
The Spanish brought large amounts of gold and silver to Europe from America.
What does the word "polytheistic" mean?
Worship many gods.
What did the House of Trade grant the city of Seville?
Exclusive right to trade with the New World.
Philip II fought a long war against the _________, who wanted independence.
Netherlands.