What did the term "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Why did Europeans begin exploring?
The fall of Constantinople led to them not having as much access on the Silk Road; The Three Gs
What things were exchanged in the Columbian Exchange?
Food, Plants, Animals, Ideas, and Diseases
The Mayans used city-states. This was similar to what other ancient civilization (learned in 6th grade)?
Ancient Greece
How did the printing press impact society?
Raised literacy rates and made books more available
In the movie Road to El Dorado which "G" motivated Cortes, Tulio, and Miguel?
Gold
Which animal that originated in the Old World helped the Spanish in their conquests?
Horses
Why would the Aztecs, and Mayans use Human Sacrifice?
To please their gods
What was the Reformation changing?
Religion in Europe; The Church
What were the names of the three main civilizations in the Americas?
Inca, Maya, and Aztec
How did the Treaty of Tordesillas impact everyone involved?
It gave land to Spain and Portugal, but didn't take into consideration the Native Americans
What was one reason why the Spanish was able to win against the Aztecs and the Inca?
Better Weapons and Technology
Spread of Diseases like Smallpox
Civil War amongst Natives
How did the Printing Press help the Reformation?
It spread the ideas much quicker and easier
Who is credited with circumnavigating the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which Civilizations did Pizarro and Cortes take over?
Pizarro - Inca
Cortes - Aztec