West African Kingdoms
What are the names of the 3 West African Kingdoms?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
What are the three G's?
God, Gold, Glory
Which country was the first to trade with West Africa and sent out explorers like Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama?
Portugal
Most European explorers were spreading this religion.
Christianity.
The "New World" (the Americas) weren't actually new. Who lived there before Europeans ever arrived?
Indigenous peoples
Along which river are the 3 kingdoms located?
Niger River
What are two obstacles explorers faced on their voyages?
Fear of the unknown, disease/starvation, lack of good supplies, poor maps and navigational tools
This explorer sailed for Spain in 1492 and set out to find a route to India, but landed in the Bahamas instead, truly sparking the "Age of Exploration."
Christopher Columbus
What year did Christopher Columbus go on his voyage?
1492
This sea monster, which many explorers feared, is known for being a giant squid or octopus capable of sinking ships.
The Kraken
What two resources led to the expansion and success of the 3 kingdoms?
Salt & Gold
One major accomplishment of the explorers were that they claimed a lot of new _____?______ for the countries they sailed for.
Land OR territories
This explorer from Spain discovered the Southwest area of the United States (Arizona and New Mexico), found the Grand Canyon.
Francisco Coronado
Francisco Coronado was in search of what hidden city?
The Seven Cities of Gold
What religion did Mansa Musa practice?
Islam (Muslim)
Two part: What ruler was known as the "Wealthiest Man in History" and which kingdom did he rule over?
Mansa Musa, Mali
What is known as the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Americas (the New World) and the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa)?
Columbian Exchange
This English explorer set out to find a route to Asia but landed in eastern Canada, named the land "Newfoundland."
John Cabot
What are the names of the 3 ships Christopher Columbus voyaged on?
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Louisiana
This city became a great center for learning and was also a major trading hub in Western Africa.
Why was it rather easy for European explorers to claim land in the Americas?
This explorer sailed for France and established the French settlement of Quebec. He wanted to find economic gain in the fur trade in the Americas.
Samuel de Champlain
Mississippi River Valley
What is Ms. Pauly's favorite season?
Fall!