America
Columbus sailed through these waters many times on his expeditions that landed him near America.
What is the Caribbean Sea?
These rulers (a king and queen) agreed to the Spanish Inquisition as well as to Cristobal Colon's journey to the "Indies" which landed him on islands near America.
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain?
He translated the Bible into German while in hiding so that the common man could read it.
Who was Martin Luther?
Who knows which Genoa he came from, but what is known is his reputation for the many discoveries he made.
Who was Chistopher Columbus or Cristobal Colon?
This family was well-known in Italy for their banking and ruled over Florence for centuries.
Who were the Medicis?
On his way to find a passage to China in the north, Jacques Cartier landed in this region and was welcomed by Micmac Indians.
What is Newfoundland or Canada?
She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Sadly, she was rejected by her father and, later, her husband Phillip. She went on to execute Protestants who were preaching, teaching, or reading the Bible.
Who was Queen Mary Tudor?
He first published the New Testament in 1525 in Cologne. In 1535, a friend tricked him and handed him over to authorities who were seeking his arrest. He went to prison in Brussels and during his execution in England, he prayed to God that the king's eyes would be opened.
Who was William Tyndale?
He was the first known European to sail around Africa's Cape of Good Hope.
Who was Bartolomeu Dias?
Beginning in 1493, Askia Muhammad I ruled over this empire, implementing an extensive Islamic influence (while allowing people to have freedom of belief). He promoted industry, learning and education.
What is the Songhai Empire?
This state was named "flowery Easter" because of the beautiful flora found there.
What is Florida?
This Russian ruler was known for his rage and may have had bouts of insanity.
Who was Ivan the Terrible?
He believed in teaching from the Bible. He ruled in Zurich according to what he believed. He had a big issue with the Anabaptist or Swiss Brethren because they didn't believe he should combine church and state to such a degree.
Who was Ulrich Zwingli?
He sailed past the Cape of Good Hope all the way to Calicut, India.
Who was Vasco da Gama?
In 1501, Ismail I took leadership of this Empire for the Shiites. He killed many Sunnis and conquered the lands of the Ottomans and Uzbeks; all Sunnis. His soldiers were said to have gone to battle at times without armor because they believed their leader's spiritual power would protect them.
What was the Safavid Empire?
This is the belief that one's nation or culture is superior to another's.
What is ethnocentricity?
She courted many but married none. She wanted all religions to unite and get along, so she organized the Anglican Church of England. This did not work to unite religions, but she insisted it remain as she declared.
Who was Queen Elizabeth I?
He led the people in Geneva and cleaned up the town with some of the Old Testament rules as laws of the town. Though known to be kind and loving, he also severely punished certain law-breakers.
Who was John Calvin?
He sailed to Mexico and got gold fever, leading to his conquering of the Aztecs.
Who was Hernan Cortes?
He pushed the borders of the Ottoman Empire, conquering many people and lands. He, at one point, felt so sorry for the Knights he was conquering on Rhodes that after seeing an old, wise gentleman leading them, allowed them to all leave the island in safety and showered the gentleman with gifts.
Who was Suleiman?
This man had helped Pizarro in destroying the Incas in Peru. In the North American region, he enslaved natives of the land and forced them to help him find gold. He had thousands of natives killed in battles during his search for gold. He died of a fever in 1542. Who knows, it may have been "gold" fever.
Who was Hernando De Soto?
This Prince of Orange led the Dutch Revolt.
Who was William the Silent?
Many Huguenots were killed in a plot by Catherine Medici in this massacre.
What was Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
He navigated the Victoria around the world from 1519-1522.
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
From Turkistan, this warrior and leader went on to conquer the sultan of Delhi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. He loved to read and write and wrote about plants, nature, and other people's customs.
Who was Babur?