Explorers
Christopher Columbus
Spanish explorer, discovered Americas in 1492
Spanish Conquistador
Spanish Conqueror in the Americas
Who was the MD governor prior to Wes Moore?
Larry Hogan
What were the two reasons for exploration?
Money/Religion
What famous wrestler always says "brother" and has a handle bar mustache?
Hulk Hogan
Vasco De Gama
Portuguese explorer. Discovered direct route from Europe to India, sailed past the big horn of Africa.
Immunity
Which NFL franchise has won the most super bowls?
Tie, Pats/Steelers
What did India have that was so important to Europeans?
Spices, clothing
What was the previous name of the Washington Wizards
Washington Bullets
Francisco Pizzaro
Spanish Conquistador who overthrew the Inca Empire in Western South America. Ventured to places that are now Peru.
Civil War
A war between two opposing sides in one nation.
Who was the first WNBA player to dunk?
Lisa Lesile
Who was the French Explorer who first discovered St. Lawrence river? Discovered much of Northern Canada
Jacques Cartier
What is the mascot of James Madison University?
Heran Cortes
Spanish Conquistador who explored much of Central Mexico and Central America. Conquered the Aztec Empire, responsible for killing over 100,000 natives.
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty between Spanish and Portugal that split the western hemisphere between Spanish/Portugal. Allowed for Spain to control/dominate most of the Americas, specifically central and southern America.
Jackson is the state capital of what?
Mississippi
Why were the French slower to develop strong colonization ties in Canada?
Lack of the ability to have strong agricultural and resources.
Name two presidents on Mount Rushmore
Ted Roosevelt, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln
Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese explorer who was the first to discover and name the Pacific Ocean. Sailed around the bottom of South America
Circumnavigate
To complete go around and navigate the world.
Who was the US women's soccer goalie in 2016?
Hope Solo
Name the one trade that benefited the French in Canada?
Fur pelts, specifically beaver
Which state has the most electoral votes in the presidential election?
California