1.4 - columbian exchange, spanish exploration, and conquest

Question 1

when did columbus sail

Answer 1

1492

Question 2

where is columbus from?

Answer 2

italy (genoa)

Question 3

who funded him, why

Answer 3

isabella and ferdinand
height of power - lands to claim for spain

Question 4

where/when did he land

Answer 4

bahamas, oct 12

Question 5

columbian exchange

Answer 5

transatlantic trade that started long-term contact between hemispheres

Question 6

columbian exchange: europe to americas

Answer 6

sugar cane, horses, wheels, guns, iron
diseases: smallpox, measles

Question 7

how much did the native pop decline because of diseases

Answer 7

22M to 4M by mid 16th century

Question 8

columbian exchange: america to europe

Answer 8

corn, sweet potato, tobacco (change diet)
syphilis

Question 9

which economic system replaced which economic system

Answer 9

capitalism replaced medieval feudalism
from land to capital

Question 10

why did capitalism rise

Answer 10

one trade voyage make ppl rich

Question 11

what did people do to reduce risk in trade voyages

Answer 11

joint stock company
business owned by many investors