Age Of Exploration Flashcards
1
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Treaty of tordesillas
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The division of the new world
2
Q
New world
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Name of the land discovered by Columbus.
3
Q
Mutinity
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When the crew disobeys the captain and takes over the ship.
4
Q
Straits
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A narrow passage between the two land masses.
5
Q
Montezuma
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The Aztec leader.
6
Q
Inca empire
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Taken over by Pizarro.
7
Q
Colony
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A country that is controlled by another powerful country.
8
Q
Plantation
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Large farm where slaves grew crops such as sugar.
9
Q
Smallpox
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A deadly disease brought by Europeans to the new world.
10
Q
Caravel
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Small fast and easy to steer made by Portuguese.
11
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Triangular lateen sails
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Allowed ship to sail in to the wind.
12
Q
Log
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A record kept but the captain of the voyage.
