Ch1 Pre-Columbian America and the Age of Exploration Flashcards
who were the first Americans and where did they come from?
Paleo-Indians from Siberia
Four examples of technology
sharp tools
creation of the Amazon
usage of fire
farming of maize
first densely settled community
MesoAmerica
two results of farming
people became less mobile, residing near their crops
which prompted development of clans and kinship
3 motives for exploration of the new world
Chinese and East Asian spices were desired as well as gold, silver, and slaves
America’s location would ease trade with Asia
Christianity was to be spread
how did Protestantism originate
martin luther, a catholic priest criticized the church for corruption
he encouraged personal interpretation of the bible
who did France allow to travel to the New world?
Catholics
While there, they created missions in hopes to convert Indians to Christianity (They were against Protestantism)
what stimulated the commercial revolution?
the pursuit of trade
what two things enabled exploration of the new world?
monarchs formed which had stronger power than the king and queen
the printing press increased discussion on the matter. the more people talked, the more motivated they became
why was Portugal the number one nation at the time?
they could defeat anyone overseas
