Exploration
Who was the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean?
Christopher Columbus
Why was Mansa Musa such a great leader?
He wanted to see his kingdom grow and his citizens improve themselves.
Money left over after paying expenses.
Profit
The biggest danger that the Natives faced with the explorers.
Disease
African Kingdom that grew powerful due to salt mines.
Which 3 European countries were the most powerful?
Spain, France, and England
Who was one of the more powerful Spanish explorers that defeated the Aztecs?
Hernando Cortez
Spanish Conquerer.
Conquistador
Why would the natives want to trade with the explorers?
Weapons or New Goods
What was the silk road?
A trade route from Europe to China and India.
What were some goods that were brought from Europe to the new world?
Horses, Pumpkins, Turkeys, etc.
What was Ponce De Leon searching for?
The Fountain of Youth
The science of planning and controlling the direction of a ship.
Navigation
French Explorers
The oldest city in the United States.
St Augustine
What was one new technological advance during this time?
Astrolabe, Compass, Printing Press, New Ships, etc.
What is the difference between a settlement and a mission?
A settlement is just a community and a mission is a place for a particular religion.
Religious community where priests taught Christianity.
Mission
Backstabbed the Aztecs and Moctezumas.
Spanish
Country all the explorers were trying to get to.
India
What was something that Kingdoms wanted from Africa that was in high demand?
Salt
What were the 3 reasons that explorers wanted to explore unknown areas?
Gold, God, and Glory
Small community of people living in a new place.
Settlement
Led a major revolt against the Spanish.
Pueblos
The country that wanted to flex and show its power by exploring.
China