Vocab Terms
The 3 worded phrase used to describe why Europeans sought exploration in the 15th & 16th centuries:
God, Gold, & Glory
What is the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of culture, ideas, & resources between Afro Eurasia & the Americas
What was the Triangular Trade?
Cortes reported his observations on the Aztecs back to Spain. What would be the point in doing this?
To share useful information
Which civilization was the farthest southwest?
Aztec
This was the name given to the enslaved Africans’ journey to the New World under harsh conditions.
The Middle Passage
Give 2 examples of diseases that Africa/Europe/Asia introduced to the Americas.
Influenza, smallpox, malaria, measles, Yellow fever, whooping cough, diptheria
What goods did Africa give to the Americas?
Human beings to enslave
Why did China end it's era of exploration?
Its inward looking culture believed it was superior to all others
Who was the leader of the Aztecs & was also kidnapped by Cortes?
Montezuma II
This is a planned island city in central Mexico connected to the mainland by causeways.
Tenochtitlan
Give 2 examples of plants that Africa/Europe/Asia introduced to the Americas.
Coffee, sugar, wheat, oats, grapes, Rice, banana, onions, citrus fruits, apples, cotton
____ were often traded in Africa as payment for captured slaves.
Guns
Who was the first European to reach India traveling by sea around the southern tip of Africa?
Vasco de Gama
Who was the Incan leader who expanded the empire?
Pachacuti
A process of agriculture that requires the building of a small artificial island in a water source
Chinampas
Give 2 examples of livestock that Africa/Europe/Asia introduced to the Americas.
Cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, Honeybees, rats, chicken
What goods did the Americas give to Europe?
Raw materials
Who was the Chinese admiral who led voyages of exploration with huge ships?
Zheng He
Why did the Aztec Empire become powerful?
It's military conquest and willingness to destroy rebellious villages.
This agreement divided the newly discovered territories between Spain and Portugal & was drawn by the pope.
Treaty of Tordesillas
Give 2 examples of livestock that the Americas introduced to Africa/Europe/Asia.
Turkey, guinea pig, Llamas, alpacas
What goods did the Europe give to Africa?
Manufactured goods
What happened to China under the Ming Empire?
It's population grew & an there was an increase in economic prosperity
How did the Incas keep records of things?
Using the system of knotted strings