Columbus
Spain
Mexico
In what country did the Inca reign?
Peru
Juan Ponce De Leon sailed to Florida in search of what?
The Fountain of Youth
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the world?
Sharing and spreading of foods and diseases among the Americas and Europe/Asia
In what year did Columbus set sail for Asia?
1492
Who was the Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Aztec?
Hernan Cortes
Who was the Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizzaro
What was the main goal of Spanish Missionaries?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
What problems were associated with the Columbian Exchange among Native Americans?
The spreading of newly introduced diseases (Smallpox)
Which famous traveler/trader inspired Columbus to make a voyage for Asia?
Marco Polo
What geographical feature was the Aztec capital built on?
A lake
Terrace Farming
Why did the King and Queen of Spain commission Columbus' voyage?
To find a new trade route to the "Indies" (Asia)
Why were Native Americans so susceptible to European diseases?
They were never introduced to the animals that spread the diseases (No natural immunity)
What were the Three G's that motivated European explorers?
Glory, Gold, and God
What major city exists today where the Aztec capital once was?
Mexico City (Capital of Mexico)
How were the Spanish able to conquer the Incan empire?
Horses/Guns (Technology), Disease, Alliances with Incan rebels.
What were the Spanish Chronicles?
The official written/government account of the Spanish Conquest
Name the 5 animals that were brought to the Americas from Europe
Horses, Cows, Pigs, Sheep, and Goats
What was the effect of Columbus' voyage to the Americas?
Transfer of food and disease from the Americas to Europe and back (Columbian Exchange)
The Maya, Inca, and Aztec performs these rituals to appease the gods.
Human Sacrifice
What happened to the Inca emperor Atahualpa when Pizarro invaded Cuzco?
He was taken hostage for a ransom of gold. Once the gold was delivered, he was executed anyways.
Who was the Queen of Spain that granted Columbus his ships and voyage to the Indies?
Queen Isabella of Spain
Which animal proved detrimental to the Americas once it was introduced from Europe?
Pigs (swine) which turned into Hogs/Boars. They are still a problem even today.