Early Explorers
How did the Indigenous People reach North America?
They crossed the land bridge from Asia to Alaska following herds of animals.
What were Spanish soldiers called?
Conquistadors
What would explorers bring with them to help convert Natives to Christianity?
The Holy Bible
What Chinese-invented technologies helped explorers?
Astrolabe and Gunpowder
Who did Columbus convince to pay for his voyage?
How did he convince them?
He convinced the King & Queen of Spain by telling them he would convert natives to Christianity.
Who always gets credit for "discovering" America?
Christopher Columbus
Which Portuguese explorer was the first to successfully reach India by boat?
Vasco de Gama
What new food to explorers bring to Europe from North America that gave them a healthier diet?
Potatoes
What advantages to did the Spanish have over the Natives?
TRIPLE POINTS
Better weapons
Better armor
Immunity to diseases
Which animal brought from Europe had the biggest impact on the Indigenous People?
Horse
Who were the first people to reach North America?
Indigenous People
Native Americans
Which explorers wanted to find a shortcut to Asia for Spain?
DOUBLE POINTS
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Why would explorers have flags and banners?
They would use them to claim land for their country.
Which European country started sailing to find the shortcut to Asia first?
Portugal
What was the movement of people, animals, plants and cultures between Europe and the Americas?
The Columbian Exchange
Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?
The Vikings
Which Spanish explorer wanted to conquer the Aztec empire?
Hérnan Cortés
What cash crop did Europeans think was a medicine?
Tobacco
Why were Europeans exploring?
They wanted to find a shortcut to Asia to get silk and spices in order to get wealthy.
What cash crop made the most profit for Europeans?
Sugar Cane
Where did the Vikings make a settlement in North America?
Canada
Which Portuguese explorer was the first to successfully reach the southern tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias
What is the difference between a compass and an astrolabe?
DOUBLE POINTS
A compass shows explorers directions.
An astrolabe shows explorers how far north or south they are of the equator.
How did Spain impose their culture on Native Americans?
The Spanish forces Natives to speak the Spanish language, follow Spanish traditions, and convert to Christianity.
Who was the leader of the Aztecs?
Bonus points if you spelled his name right!
Moctezuma