The Discovery of America
Consequences of the Discovery of America
Pre-Columbian Cultures
The Conquest of America
Territories and Rulers
100
Who discovered the American continent?
Christopher Columbus
100
Which country became the most powerful empire in Europe after the discovery of America?
Spain.
100
Why are the people who inhabited the new continent called "pre-Columbian"?
Because they lived on the American continent before Columbus arrived there.
100
Name one of the two most important explorers of the American continent.
Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.
100
Name the two important kings of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century.
Charles I and Philip II.
200
Who financed Christopher Columbus' journey to America?
The Catholic Monarchs.
200
Did South Americans speak Spanish before 1492?
No.
200
In what present-day country did the Aztecs live?
Mexico.
200
The American territory was divided into two viceroyalties called what?
The Viceroyalty of New Spain and The Viceroyalty of Peru.
200
Which city became the capital of the empire in 1561?
Madrid.
300
Where did Christopher Columbus THINK he sailed to?
Asia.
300
What two things did the Europeans bring FROM Europe TO America?
Coffee and horses.
300
What is the name of the Mayan Capital? (EXTRA: Here is a photo of me in front of the Temple of Kukulcán!)
Chichen Itza.
300
Who occupied government jobs and owned large properties?
The Spanish.
300
Which territory did people know more about in the 15th century: North America or South America?
South America.
400
Who proved America was a new continent?
Amerigo Vespucci.
400
What are two products the Spanish brought TO Europe FROM America?
Potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, or cocoa.
400
Which continent did the Incas live on?
South America
400
What metals did the Spanish mine for?
Gold and silver
400
What is the other name for Charles I of Spain?
Charles V.
500
What year did Christopher Columbus set sail from Huelva?
1492.
500
Why did world trade increase after the Spanish discovered America?
The Spanish brought large amounts of gold and silver to Europe from America.
500
What does the word "polytheistic" mean?
Worship many gods.
500
What did the House of Trade grant the city of Seville?
Exclusive right to trade with the New World.
500
Philip II fought a long war against the _________, who wanted independence.
Netherlands.