Exploration Flashcards
(30 cards)
Christianity
A monotheistic religion focusing on Jesus Christ.
Colony
An area under political control of another country.
Columbian Exchange
An exchange of goods and diseases between the old and new world.
Capitalism
A system based on investing money for profit.
Maya
An ancient civilization in Mexico and Central America.
Aztec
An ancient civilization in central Mexico from 1200-1500 AD.
Inca
An ancient civilization on the west coast of South America.
Primary source
A record of a first-hand experience of an event.
Secondary Source
A record of a event from someone who did not experience the event.
Mercantilism
Kings believing that wealth was the best way to build their county’s power.
Plantation
A system where large farms produce cash crops.
Conquistador
An explorer who travels to conquer areas and gain colonies.
What is it when an explorer travels for glory?
Explorers wanted to make their country known.
What is it when an explorer travels for God?
Explorers wanted to spread their religion, usually Christianity for European explorers.
What is it when an explorer travels for gold?
Explorers are looking for riches and wealth.
Glory example
Columbus explored to give Spain a sea route to Asia.
God example
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sent priests to spread Christianity.
Gold example
Hernando Cortes found gold and silver.
What is the triangular trade?
Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas of slaves and goods.
What did Europe give Africa in the triangular trade?
Manufactured goods
What did Africa give the Americas in the triangular trade?
Slaves through the middle passage.
What did the Americas give Europe in the triangular trade?
Goods
What is the Treaty of the Tordesillas?
Spain and Portugal established the Line of Demarcation, an imaginary line that separated their land from each other.
When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?
1494
