European Conquest
This holy war saw the Christians and Muslims fight against each other for control of the middle east.
What are the Crusades
These triangular sailed ships helped Portugal sail into the wind rather than with it.
What are Caravels
This was the process of exchanging plants, animals, and people across the Atlantic.
What is the Columbian Exchange
Hernan Cortes tried conquering this city by taking Moctezuma hostage but would ultimately fail on his first attempt.
What Is Tenochtitlan
Small pox
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This holy city was the battle grounds and prize both sides were fighting for during the crusades.
What is Jerusalem
Columbus estimated the world was 16-18,000 miles long. which would put this coast 3,000 miles west.
What is Japan
The exchange of animals had an impact on the natives as well. This animal in fact changed some tribes hunting methods all together.
What are horses
This Conquistador captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa and would eventually found Lima, Peru
Who is Francisco Pizzaro
Conquer in the name of the king
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This is a large spider webbing trade route so named for the item traded on it.
what is the silk road
Columbus encountered this indigenous group upon arriving at the Caribbean.
Who are the Taino's
starchy foods such as potatoes led to an increase in European and Africans...
What is Population
This conquistador would manage to conquer the southeast of the present-day U.S. but unfortunately dies of disease without finding gold
Who is Hernando de Soto
Holy War
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Silk, spices, and this were traded along the silk road from Asia to Europe.
what is porcelain
What are Small Pox, Measles, and Whooping Cough
This group of people would be transported from Africa to the west Indies during the Columbian exchange.
Who are Slaves
This is a two volume book by Miguel de Cervantes about a man on a journey to knighthood.
what is The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
The 3 G's
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This Portuguese explorer helped establish Portugal's maritime control of Africa and the spice islands.
Who is Prince henry the navigator
This divided the world between Portugal and Spain with Spain getting everything to the west.
What is the treaty of Tordesillas
Small pox, Measles, and whooping cough killed this much of the native population 50 years after Columbus's arrival.
What is 90%
This man is one of the main artists for the Spanish golden age. His most famous painting was titled "Las Meninas"
Who is Diego Velázquez
Siglo de Oro
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