Category 1!
What does "God" in the 3 G's mean?
Finding more people to convert to Christianity/ freely practice their religion.
What does "Gold" in the 3 G's mean?
Finding new sources of wealth like gold, silver, and copper.
What were Columbus's hopes sailing across the Atlantic? (why did he do it?)
He hoped to find a quicker route to Asia.
What does "Glory" in the 3 G's mean?
Expanding your king's empire and bringing new glory to your country.
TRUE or FALSE?
Columbus's first mission was a TRUE success
FALSE (they did not find a route to Asia).
What is another word for NATIVE?
INDIGENOUS.
Where did Christopher Columbus think he would land if he kept sailing west (a COUNTRY)?
India!
Who were the Conquistadors?
The leaders of soldiers sailing to America.
It was the way of life for men in Spain to become...?
SOLDIERS!
What empire did Hernan Cortes set his sights on?
The AZTEC civilization.
What is another name for the Columbian Exchange?
The Triangle Trade.
What is the definition of VICEROY?
The OFFICIAL who is chosen to rule a certain land.
What is the definition of VICEROYALTY?
The LAND that is ruled by an official chosen by a King or Queen.
Columbus returned from his first voyage with...?
Gold and Captive Native Americans.
The Crusades were a series of wars fought between...?
Europe & the Middle East.
What did the Legend of Cibola state (what was the legend)?
That there were 7 cities containing enormous wealth somewhere north of Mexico.
Which colony becomes the heart of the VICEROYALTY of New Spain?
Mexico!
Columbus's arrival in North America caused a global connection known as...?
The Columbian Exchange!
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The trade of plants, animals, people, and diseases across the Atlantic Ocean.
Why was Tenochtitlan so appealing to Cortes and the Spanish?
They had gold, silver, and jewels!
What happened to Tenochtitlan in 1521?
It was destroyed and they built Mexico City on top of it.
Who was the first to extensively explore Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca!
What was the Northwest Passage?
A rumored shortcut for trade with Asia.
Why did Spain begin to lose interest in the NEW WORLD?
The explorers had not found the riches they wanted.
What was Alonso Alvarez de Pineda's biggest accomplishment?
He created the first settlement in Texas OR he created the first well drawn map of the Texas coast.