An imaginary line that divided the Atlantic Ocean. Spain could claim all the land that was west of that line
What is Line of Demarcation?
100
He defeated Moctezuma and contributed to the collapse of the Aztec Empire?
Who is Hernan Cortez
100
European settlers took plants and animals with them to the Americas and began a series of transfers of goods, materials among other things
What is Columbian Exchange?
100
This person introduced his culture to the world by going on a hajj or Pilgrimage
Who is Mansa Musa?
200
We circumnavigated the globe from Portugal to the Indian Ocean
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
200
To go around the globe
What is circumnavigate?
200
He was awarded a tenth of all the wealth Spain made over his exploration. He was given the title, "Great admiral of the ocean blue," and he was made governor over all the lands he discovered.
Who is Christoher Columbus
200
On October 12, 1492, a lookout cried, "Land! land!: ending the long journey from Europe to the Canary Islands where they first landed.
Who is Christopher Columbus and his crew
200
This empire was known for gold and salt trading that made them filthy rich
What is Ghana Empire?
300
Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain.
Who is Hernan Cortes
300
This treaty moved the line of Demarcation 800 miles further west.
What is Treaty of Tordesillas?
300
This man conquered the Inca Empire with fewer than 400 men
Who is Francisco Pizarro
300
A -------- used triangular sails that, unlike traditional square sails, allowed ships to sail against the wind
What is a caravel
300
These are above ground houses made of a heavy clay called adobes
What is Pueblos
400
Two navigators: One sailed from Portugal to the tip of South Africa, the other sailed from Portugal, past South Africa, and reached India.
Who is Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco De Gama
400
Another name given to the Spanish Explorers
What is a Conquistador?
400
Spain built this network of roads that ran hundreds of miles from Mexico City to Santa Fe, in Present day New Mexico, United States
What is El Camino Real, or "Royal Road"
400
This device enabled navigators to learn their ships location by charting the stars
What is an astrolable
400
These are underground ceremonial chambers built by the Anasazi Indians
What is Kivas
500
I left several of my men in the New World on my first voyage, and return to Spain to meet with the queen
Who is Christopher Columbus
500
Spain used these leaders to control and rule their colonies from afar
Who are the Viceroyalties?
500
These 3 reasons drove Europeans crazy and sparked serious competition for explorations to Asia
What are spices, christianity, and Asian cultures?
500
The very first people to cross over to the North America during the last ice age were called