The 3 G's
What are the 3 G's?
Gold, God, and Glory
What is Prince Henry the Navigator known for?
making improvements to navigational tools
What is circumnavigation?
travelling all the way around something, like the world
Which country colonized the most area of the Americas?
Spain
True or False: The Columbian Exchange started immediately after Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas.
true
What religion spread as a result of exploration?
Christianity
Fill in the blanks:
Hernán Cortés conquered the __________.
Fransisco Pizarro conquered the __________.
Aztec
Inca
Most explorers came from which two countries?
Spain and Portugal
Determine which countries were Catholic and Protestant:
France, Spain, the Netherlands, England, Portugal
Catholic: Spain, Portugal, France
Protestant: England, the Netherlands
After the encomienda system ended, what group of people were forced into slavery?
Africans
What is the economic system that focuses on profit called?
mercantilism
DAILY DOUBLE:
What grade did I teach last year?
6th
Which explorer circumnavigated the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
What two reasons led to the decline of the Aztec and Inca empires?
disease and advanced Spanish weapons
The movement of disease brought over smallpox, killing a large population of _________________.
Native Americans/Indigenous people
Which two G's did Europeans focus on most after they colonized?
Gold and God
Who was Bartolome de las Casas and what did his actions eventually lead to?
Spanish priest who spoke out against the mistreatment of Native Americans who were doing forced labor. Led to the enslavement of Africans.
DAILY DOUBLE:
How many years did Ms. Fowler attend UT?
5 years
Which country colonized the eastern half of South America?
Portugal
Describe the importance in the movement of plants and animals.
new foods were exchanged that originated in either the New World or Old World, horses were brought over to the Americas, etc.
Give 1 example each of economic motivations, religious motivations, and political motivations for exploration.
Economic motivations- searched for wealth and valuable goods (spices, trade routes) More trade= more money for the country.
Political Motivations- competing for power and land to gain influence (building strong empires, colonizing)
Religious motivations- spreading Christianity, missionaries travelled with explorers
Describe the difference between a compass, astrolabe, chronometer, and caravel.
Compass- shows direction, helped navigate in the open ocean
Astrolabe- measured stars, helped find latitude
Chronometer- accurate clock, helped find longitude
Caravel- small fast ship that could sail against the wind
Where did Henry Hudson explore? (describe his route start to finish)
England to the Atlantic coast of North America
Describe the difference between a mission system and the encomienda system.
Mission system- religious communities where Native Americans lived and worked. The purpose was to convert them to Christianity and teach them Spanish culture, however it was strict and limited indigenous peoples’ freedom.
Encomienda system- harsh forced labor system created by Spain for the Native Americans
Describe the movement of ideas, culture, and technology. (1 example each)
religion spread, new languages introduced, and farming techniques were shared