Columbian Exchange
This disease, brought from Europe, killed huge numbers of Native Americans.
What is smallpox
The formation of these led by Kings and queens made sea exploration easier to pay for.
What are countries, or nations
Columbus believed this about the world which affected his voyages
It was smaller than it actually was
Columbus wanted to prove you could sail in this direction to get to Asia
What is west
This tool measured the height of the sun or a star above sea level
What is an astrolabe
This was the result in Europe of food crops like corn and potatoes being brought there.
What is population boom
The desire for these motivated explorers to find a better route to Asia
What are spices
Columbus made this many voyages to the New World
What is 4
The King and Queen of Spain wanted Columbus to spread this in new lands
What is the Christian religion
Europeans used spices to season and preserve these
What are meats
This crop was brought to America and led to Africans being enslaved to work on plantations.
What is sugarcane
These were begun in America as a result of exploration
What are colonies
Columbus didn't have any of these to refer to when he was exploring
What are maps
Columbus wanted to claim this for Spain
What is land
What is a compass
These are the three types of things moved in the Columbian Exchange
What are plants, animals, and people
Developments in science and this improved navigation and made sea exploration possible
What is technology
Columbus claimed land for this country in the New World
What is Spain
Columbus wanted to find riches like this in the New World
What is gold
This was long, dangerous, and resulted in higher prices for spices
What is the overland trade system on the Silk Road
These are the four continents involved in the Columbian Exchange.
What are Europe, Asia, Africa, and America
As a result of sea exploration many of these died of disease or were enslaved
Who are Native Americans
People didn't take these of Columbus seriously and they ran out of these on the voyage (3 things)
What are his idea, food and water
What is personal wealth
Spices were believed to have this
What is medicinal value