First Colonies
This English colony, founded in 1607, initially struggled due to a severe drought and a lack of farmers, but eventually thrived thanks to tobacco.
Jamestown
This queen fought against the Portuguese in Central West Africa.
Who is Queen Ana Nzinga?
These Japanese warriors followed a strict code of honor and used famous curved swords called katanas.
Who are the Samurai?
This is the name for a war fought between people from the same country, like the one in England between the king and Parliament.
A Civil War
What did the French primarily trade?
Beaver FUR
Arriving in 1620, this group of English settlers, known as Separatists, came to America primarily for religious freedom.
Who are the Pilgrims (or what is Plymouth)?
When the Portuguese governor didn't give Queen Nzinga a chair, she sat on this.
What is her servant's back?
This word means when a country decides to cut itself off from the rest of the world, like Japan did for over 200 years.
What is Isolationism?
This English King believed in "divine right" and thought God chose him to rule, leading to big problems with Parliament.
Who is King Charles I?
King Louis XIV of France built this enormous and fancy palace to show his power and keep an eye on his nobles.
What is Versaille
This Native American individual taught the Pilgrims vital survival skills, including how to plant corn and use fish as fertilizer.
Who is Tisquantum (or Squanto)?
This Prince escaped slavery and started a kingdom for escaped slaves in Brazil.
Who is Ganga Zumba?
The Qing Dynasty forced these Chinese people to wear a special hairstyle, shaving the front of their heads and growing a long braid, to show who was in charge.
Who are men?
The king's supporters in the English Civil War were called Cavaliers, but the Parliament's supporters, known for their short hair, were called this.
Who are the Roundheads?
This French king called himself "The Sun King" because he wanted to be the most important person, like the sun is the center of the solar system.
Louis XIV - Louis the 14th
This agreement, signed by the Plymouth settlers, established a form of self-government because they landed outside their chartered territory
Mayflower Compact?
This is a mix of dance and fighting that came from Brazil, influenced by enslaved Africans.
What is Capoeira?
This system was used by the Manchus to organize their military and government into groups with different colors.
The Banner System
After King Charles was executed, this man took over governing England.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
When the Spanish built these places, they wanted to teach Native Americans about Christianity and Spanish culture.
Missions
While Jamestown's initial goal was finding gold, this cash crop, introduced by John Rolfe, became its primary source of wealth.
What is tobacco?
This took away many young, strong people from African communities.
The slave trade
Which country, Japan or China is made up of a series of islands?
Japan
Who fought on the side of King Charles I?
The Caveliers
The French called the land they claimed in North America, including places like Quebec, New France. What is the present day name of this region?
What is Canada?