Vocabulary
This word means to unite a person, group, or nation with another. Also means partner.
Ally
This explorer has two bodies of water named after him; the Hudson River and the Hudson Bay.
Henry Hudson
Why where the Spanish Conquistadors exploring the New World?
Fame and riches such as gold
Name a positive effect of the Columbian exchange
New animals, new food, and new technology.
This tool helps explorers find the direction of travel.
The compass.
This word means forced to work for no pay or without freedoms.
Enslaved
This Spanish Conquistador conquered the Aztec and built Mexico City.
Hernan Cortes
Why did the Inca ignore the Spanish when they first arrived?
They were in the middle of a Civil War.
Name a negative effect of the Columbian exchange.
Spread of disease, slavery.
This technology tool made steering ships easier.
The stern rudder
This word means a person who received a large estate for bring 50 settlers to New Netherlands.
Patroon
This Spanish Conquistador conquered the Inca.
Francisco Pizarro
How did the Spanish Missionaries treat the Native Americans?
Forced them to convert to their religion
Why did the European countries want to find a Northwest passage?
To quickly reach the Pacific ocean and trade with Asia.
This tool helps explorers find the longitude and latitude while using a map.
Sextant
This word means a person who tries to persuade people to accept a new religion or religious beliefs.
Missionary
This explorer travel to Florida in search of the fountain of youth.
Juan Ponce de Leon
How did the French Missionaries treat the Native Americans?
They lived peacefully among the Native Americans and learned their customs.
Describe the problems European traders had along the Silk Road.
Merchants charged them to use it and it became dangerous (thieves, robbers, murders).
This new boat had a flat bottom and carried more cargo.
The Caravel.
This word means a person who makes a living from buying and selling goods.
Merchant
This English explorer went into the St. Lawrence river in search of the Northwest Passage
John Cabot
Explain the relationship between the French settler and the Native Americans.
They did not fight for resources and they lived with the Native Americans, learning their languages and techniques.
What good was popular in the New World that was sold in Europe.
Furs
This technology was first created in China and is still used today.
Gunpowder