Technology
What map feature tells you what direction you are looking towards?
The Compass Rose
This continent made up the Old World
Europe
Which explorer tried to sail to Asia but instead landed in the Bahamas?
Christopher Columbus
What present day country did the Aztecs live in?
Mexico
How many continents are there in the world? (bonus points if you can name all of them)
7
Which type of Portuguese ship used by explorers was fast, lightweight and highly-maneuverable?
Caravel
These continents made up up the New World
North and South America
Which explorer conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes
What present day country did the Inca live in?
Peru
How many oceans are there in the world? (bonus points if you can name all of them)
5
Name one of the pieces of technology we talked about that allowed sailors to measure latitude.
Astrolabe
Ka-mal
Cross staff
Sextant
The Columbian Exchange was the spread of _______, __________, and ___________.
Plants, animals and disease
Which explorer conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizzaro
What are the three reasons the Spanish sailed to the new world?
God, Gold and Glory
What is another name for a Spanish conqueror?
A conquistador
What invention allowed ships to turn without the use of oars?
The Rudder
Which explorer started the Columbian Exchange?
Christopher Columbus
Which explorer discovered the Northwest passage and claimed land in Canada for France.
Jacques Cartier
What was one advantage the Spanish had over the Native Americans when it came to war?
Guns
Armor
Horses
Immune to diseases
How did the Native Americans get to North America?
The Land Bridge
Gun / musket
This was the biggest killer of Native Americans.
Disease
What item was Juan Ponce De Leon searching for on his exploration?
The Fountain of Youth
Who was the leader of the Aztec tribe?
Moctezuma
Where did Mr. Keeley go to college?
Salisbury University