Explorers
Who is often credited for "finding America"
Christopher Columbus
Is North America an example of "old world" or "new world?"
New world
Columbian Exchange
When plants, animals, people, and disease traveled from the old world to the new world (and vice versa)
Monotheism
Believe in 1 God or Goddess
How many Walmart's are in the world?
10,623 retail stores
What famous blind explorer helped discover the silk road in Asia?
Marco Polo
What is the "3 G's?"
Gold, God, and Glory
Cargo
Goods carried on a ship
What is the name of someone who follows the Islamic faith?
Muslims
What is the world's most eaten food?
Rice
What famous explorer was America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
Name 2 negative effects of the Columbian Exchange
Disease, slavery
Colonize
People sent to establish control over a "new" area
Rank these 3 religions from oldest to youngest:
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Oldest: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
When is the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup?
2017
What famous explorer helped discover Canada?
John Cabot
Name 2 positive effects of the Columbian Exchange
New plants, animals
Colony
A settlement of people in a new country “linked” to their previous country of origin
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
Hajj
How old is Joe Biden?
81 years old
What famous explorer sailed across the globe?
Sir Francis Drake
What were explorers looking for when traveling to the new world? (2 answers minimum)
Spices, metals, people to spread religion to, gold (money), trade routes
Caravel
A small and fast maneuverable ship that can hold large cargo
List 2 of the 5 Pillars of Faith
Pray 5 times a day, give to charity, submit to God, fasting during Ramadan, take a trip to Mecca (once in life)
What is the most streamed song on Spotify?
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd