Vocabulary
an area settled and ruled by the government of a distant land is called what?
Colony
in spite of
despite
Why are we uncertain whether early people from Europe or Asia, other than the Vikings, sailed to America?
Europeans and Asians have no records of such voyages
In what ways do you think horses helped American Indians?
What was the first Spanish colony in the Americas?
Hispaniola
is a moment in history that marks a decisive change
turning point
Who paid for Christopher's voyage
King and Queen of Spain
What reasons did Spain have for sending Columbus on his voyages?
Spain wanted to control the money of trade with Asia and to spread Christianity
What were some positive consequences of the Columbian Exchange?
It made the food supply on both sides of the Atlantic more plentiful and gave them a variety
Why were American Indians so susceptible to European diseases, such as influenza?
Their immune systems couldn't fight off unfamiliar diseases
sail completely around
circumnavigate
Why did Christopher want to find a straight route to Asia on his voyage?
It would give the Spanish direct access to spices, silks, and precious metals.
What was a positive of Magellan's voyage?
He was the first to travel around the world, which helped people realize how big Earth is
What is one difference between the canoe and the boats the Vikings used?
The canoe is more narrow, which holds less people.
Why were some sailors scared on their voyage?
a month passed without site of land, they were scared to be lost at sea.
biological and cultural exchange of animals, plants, human population, diseases, food, government, technology, the arts, and languages
Columbian Exchnage
Columbus sailed on the largest ship called the _______.
Santa Maria
Why did Columbus call the people he found on the land "Indian?
Columbus thought he had reached the East Indies in Asia.
changes
modifications
What were the other two ships that sailed with Columbus on his voyage?
Nina and Pinta
Did Columbus still think he reached Asia when he died in 1506?
Yes