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Age of Exploration
The Columbian Exchange
100

What two items were traded via the TRANS-SAHARAN trade route?

Salt and Gold
100

Which civilization built Machu Picchu located in present day Peru?

The Inca
100

I brought the Americas to everyone's attention.

Columbus

100

True or False: Columbus actively sought out the Americas when he left Spain in 1492.

False

100

What shape is associated with trade relationship between the Americas, Europe and Africa?

A triangle
200

What in demand items were transported using the silk road and Indian Ocean trade routes?

Silk and Spices

200

City built upon a lake? Of course we did that. Human sacrifice? You betcha.

The Aztecs

200

Before landing in Mexico and interacting with the Aztecs, I was in Hispaniola and Cuba. 

Cortes

200

Under mercantilism, the strength of a country could be measured it accumulation of what?

It's amount of silver and gold

200

What continents made up the "old world"?

Africa, Europe and Asia

300

Which religion did Mansa Musa help promote?

Islam
300

Which civilization (found in the present-day four corner region of the US) built communities into the sides of cliffs?

The Ancestral Puebloans (Pueblo)

300

I kidnapped their leader which led to the downfall of the Inca Empire

(Francisco) Pizzaro

300
The set-up and style of work for the indigenous Americans after the Spanish took control was formally known as what? 

Encomienda

300

Where did I originate from, Old World or New World? 

Horses

Horses originated in the OLD world

400

What famous trip did Mansa Musa trip go on? 

He went on a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca and along the way he showed off his riches 

400
We were the last to be conquered by the Spanish and famous for our calendar.

The Maya

400

I am the Aztec leader who "seeks" revenge against losing his empire to Cortes.

Montezuma

400

Besides Spain, name one other European country that explored/colonized South America.

Portugal (Brazil)

England (Guyana)

France (French Guiana) 

Netherlands (Suriname)


400

Where did I originate from, Old World or New World? 

Peanuts

Peanuts came from the Americas (new world)

500

To help facilitate trade along the silk road, what did the Mongols install? 

Posts where travelers could rest, replenish supplies, etc.
500

Which Mesoamerican civilization was taken over by the Aztecs?

The Zapotecs

500

We are the Monarchs who covered the bill for Columbus' expedition.

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

500

This reason for exploration focuses on maintaining a good balance of trade for a nation. It's better to send more goods out than bring goods in. 

Mercantilism

500

Where did I originate from, Old World or New World? 

Sugar

Sugar came from the OLD world