more ss Flashcards
How the first people came to the Americas?
the land bridge.
Where did the first people come from?
Ethiopia and Somalia
Why were the early peoples able to use the Bering Land Bridge?
dry land, allowing people to migrate across it.
What does matrilineal mean?
Through the mother’s line”,
What dominated the lives of Native Americans?
fished, hunted and gathered for sustenance
What are some examples of new technology that helped the Europeans succeed in their voyages?
more accurate maps, improved ships, and better navigation tools like the compass or the astrolabe.
What are the positive impacts of the Columbian Exchange?
other cultures had new animals and plants
What are the negative impacts of the Columbian Exchange?
The spread of disease.
Who was Cortés’s secret weapon?
16 horses
What wiped out most of the Aztec population?
dieases
Which areas of the Americas were claimed by each country?
sweden, russia, england, british
