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Exploration Flashcards

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Christianity

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A monotheistic religion focusing on Jesus Christ.

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Colony

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An area under political control of another country.

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Columbian Exchange

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An exchange of goods and diseases between the old and new world.

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Capitalism

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A system based on investing money for profit.

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Maya

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An ancient civilization in Mexico and Central America.

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Aztec

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An ancient civilization in central Mexico from 1200-1500 AD.

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Inca

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An ancient civilization on the west coast of South America.

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Primary source

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A record of a first-hand experience of an event.

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Secondary Source

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A record of a event from someone who did not experience the event.

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Mercantilism

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Kings believing that wealth was the best way to build their county’s power.

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Plantation

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A system where large farms produce cash crops.

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Conquistador

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An explorer who travels to conquer areas and gain colonies.

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What is it when an explorer travels for glory?

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Explorers wanted to make their country known.

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What is it when an explorer travels for God?

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Explorers wanted to spread their religion, usually Christianity for European explorers.

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What is it when an explorer travels for gold?

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Explorers are looking for riches and wealth.

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Glory example

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Columbus explored to give Spain a sea route to Asia.

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God example

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sent priests to spread Christianity.

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Gold example

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Hernando Cortes found gold and silver.

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What is the triangular trade?

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Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas of slaves and goods.

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What did Europe give Africa in the triangular trade?

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Manufactured goods

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What did Africa give the Americas in the triangular trade?

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Slaves through the middle passage.

22
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What did the Americas give Europe in the triangular trade?

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Goods

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What is the Treaty of the Tordesillas?

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Spain and Portugal established the Line of Demarcation, an imaginary line that separated their land from each other.

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When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?

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1494

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3 exploration tools used in 1400-1600.

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Map, compass, carvel.

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What is a carvel?

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A ship with both triangular and rectangular sails for mobility.

27
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Exploration gave the old world what?

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Improved diets.

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Exploration gave the new world what?

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Many new diseases.

29
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Who created a writing system?

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The Maya

30
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Who had a sun god?

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The Aztecs

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