Chapter 2- age of exploration Flashcards
line of demarcation
line defined by pope alexander the 6th
who saw the first pacific ocean by hacking through panama
vasco nunez balboa
capitalism
no involvement of government
competition sets the price
distinction between owners and workers
maya
mesomeric south america
divided into social classes
aztec
1st american civilization
began in tropical rain forest
inca
conquered big area in andes
government led by a king
**columbus***
wanted to reach south indies
knew earth was round
hudson
explored Africa tried to convert africans to Christianity
cortes
took over spainards
remains of pizzaro
in his tomb
first nation to find a route to Asia
portugal
2nd was spain
**Vasco da game***
Ventured around the cape of good hope
Reached great spice port
John Cabot
Claimed British land in Canada
Though he landed in Asia
Travelled on Matthew