Slavery
During the Atlantic slave trade, slaves were captured and placed on ships for the Americas from this continent.
Africa
In indiginous agriculture, these three crops, known as the Three Sisters, were typically grown together.
Corn, beans, & squash
This technological advancement allowed sailors to navigate, even on cloudy days.
Magnetic compass
Conquistadors were motivated by the 3 G's, _________, _________, & __________.
Gold, god, & glory
The old children's rhyme about Christopher Columbus goes, "In _______________ Columbus sailed the ocean blue." What year is missing?
1492
The Atlantic slave trade lasted for:
a. decades
b. dozens of years
c. a millennia
d. hundreds of years
d. hundreds of years
Which Native Americans traditionally lived in what is now Upstate New York?
The Iroguois
Name three risks sailors faced during the Age of Exploration.
Possible answers: scurvy, pirates, getting lost, mutiny, dangerous storms
Name 3 animals that were brought to the Americas from the Old World.
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain. The American national holiday in honor of him is no longer recognized by several states. In Vermont we now celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.
Christopher Columbus
Why do you think the major slave trading regions were on the Western coast of Africa?
The regions of Western Africa are located on the Atlantic Ocean, which made travel to these locations easily accessible for Europeans travelling to and from the Americas.
In general, were Native Americans harmed or helped by the Age of Exploration? Why?
In general, Native Americans were harmed. Thousands of Natives were killed by Old World diseases. Thousands more were enslaved, killed, forced to move off their land, or forced to convert to Christianity.
Name the one thing that was likely to prevent scurvy on a voyage.
Citrus fruits, vitamin C
Name 3 New World crops that were eventually brought to the Old World during the Columbian Exchange.
Name the French explorer who claimed that land that is now Canada for France.
Jaques Cartier
What was a possible fate of slave families who made it to the Americas intact?
They could be auctioned off to different slave owners and separated, possibly forever.
_____________ is a historical cultural region spanning from central Mexico down through Central America.
Mesoamerica
What were the advantages of the lateen sail, compared to the old-fashioned square sails?
These sails allowed ships to sail in any direction, even into the wind. They were also faster, making longer voyages possible.
What was the major motivation most explorers had in common during the Age of Exploration?
A faster sea route to Asia
Possible answers: spices, gold, gunpowder, silk, not having to travel over extremely difficult land routes
While working in the fields, slaves communicated with each other through songs. Name one theme that might have been included in these songs.
Possible answers: their troubles, their hopes, or their religious beliefs
Modern-day Mexico City is located where this ancient civilization once flourished in the Valley of Mexico.
The Aztec Empire
Describe the term "mutiny."
A rebellion, or a plan for sailors to overthrow the ship's captain or officers.
What was the "god," motivation all about for explorers during the Age of Exploration?
to spread Christianity around the world
This Spanish conquistador conquered the Incan Empire.
Francisco Pizarro