Places
In 1492, Columbus thought he had landed in _____
The West Indies
These “food flavorers” caused a frenzy in Europe
Spices
Describes the time period where there was a lack of interest in science and knowledge
The Dark Ages
Planned to sail west to Asia to get trade goods
Christopher Columbus
In addition to wealth from trade, explorers like Columbus also sought to _____ gold from natives
steal
This Country eventually sponsored Columbus
Spain
The name of this time period means rebirth
Rennaisance
The system where people under a lord on the manor
Manor System/Feudalism
Common person living on the manor
Peasant farmer/serf
Europeans invaded the Holy Land during these events
Crusades
This city is a holy site for 3 major religions
Jerusalem
In addition to Polo’s book, this was the other early hit of mass-printed literature.
The Bible
This “organization” held great power over the lives of Middle ages Europeans
Catholic Church
This queen ruled for 46 years
Queen Elizabeth I
This disease killed 25-50% of Europe
The Black Death
This king, from Scotland, became king of England in 1603
King James I
Columbus’ system of taxing Indians was called _____
The tribute system
The overland route to China
The Silk Road
People who practiced skilled trades (weavers, ironworkers)
Artisans
The name of the united British flag, joining England and Scotland
Union Jack
Name the 3 major religions of this time (must name all three)
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Columbus called the region where he landed ____
Hispaniola
Queen Mary I was also known by this grisly nickname.
Bloody Mary
The name for people who leave their homes to settle in another land
Colonists
The name of Henry VIII’s new church
Church of England/Anglican Church