exploration Flashcards
incas
an empire of South America Indians who ruled much if South America from 1438-1532 but were conquered by Francisco Pizarro in 1533
prime meridian
the earths zero longitude
Aztecs
an empire of Mexican Indians who lived mainly in central Mexico from 1419-1521 but were conquered by hernan cortez
land bridge
a wide land connection between two otherwise separate places over which animals and plants are able to cross. the beringua bridge connected Asia and North America making the great interchange possible
big four
the main countries who were involved in the exploration era (Spain, England, Portugal, France)
nw passage
a sea route through the arctic ocean along the northern coast if North America, sought by explorers as a possible trade route
conquistadors
soldiers, explorers, and adventurers at the service of the Spanish and Portuguese empires
causes of exploration
people wanted more land
religious freedom
trade route
resources
Henry the navigator
a Portuguese prince who opened a school if exploration
