Five Themes of Geography
when were they created?
1984
specific and uses longitude and latitude lines to describe the location of a place
absolute location
Where was Columbus born?
Genoa Italy
What was the main goal of the mission system in New Spain?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
The prevailing weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and seasonal variations.
Climate
why were the 5 themes invented?
to better organize the teaching of geography
looks at relationships between people and their environment
human environment interaction
Who was the explorer that conquered the Aztec people?
The Franciscan priests who ran the missions were of what religion?
Catholic
The presence of minerals, water bodies, forests, and other resources.
Natural Resources
describes the physical and human characteristics of an area distinguishing it from other places
Place
tells us where a place is located in relation to other places
relative location
Who was the ruler of the Aztec people when Cortez conquered them?
Monctezuma
What were some of the skills taught at the missions?
European style farming techniques
The types of plants and animals in the area.
Ecosystems
refers to the way people, products, info, move from one place to another
movement
describes the people whom live in the area
human characteristics
Where was the Inca empire
Chile/Peru
What was the purpose of building presidios in the mission areas?
for protection
The shape and elevation of the land, such as mountains, valleys, plains, and coastlines.
Topography
tells us where we can find something on earth
location
defined by similar unifying characteristics like physical, natural, human, or cultural
Region
Who was the explorer that conquered the inca empire?
Francisco Pizzaro
name at least 2 states that were at one point part of the New Spanish Empire in the Americas
New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, California
This is about the jobs and businesses in a place. It could be farming, factories, stores, or other ways people make a living.
Economic activities