Exploring the World Flashcards
What was the Renaissance?
Renaissance is the rebirth of science and engineering
Where did the idea of the Renaissance start?
Italy
Who first tried to sail around the world?
ferdinand magellan / christopher columbus
Why did people want to find a new route to China?
Because it was dangerous and expensive to travel by land.
Who hired Columbus to try to sail around the world?
Spain
Who started the first settlement in America?
The Puritans (Very Protestant Christians) sailing on The Mayflower,
to escape religious persecution, they originally went to the netherlands but then went to america.
Why did the Puritans go to America?
To get away from religious persecution from James I in England.
When did the Puritans start a colony in North America?
1620
Who were the Aztecs?
The Aztecs were a group of sun warriors and farmers who performed rituals.
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521.
Why did the Aztecs die?
The Aztecs died because the Spanish attacked them, brought over disease and had better weapons.
