Final study deck Flashcards
Who thought he found a shorter way to India?
Christopher Columbus
Why did people want to find a shorter way to India?
For trading. India had many spices.
Who were the most powerful and successful Indians of the new world?
Those living in Mexico (Aztecs and Maya) and those living in Peru (Incas)
Why did Indians build pyramids?
They made them for their sun, moon, and other gods.
Why were other Indian tribes afraid of the Aztecs?
Because they sent raids to other tribes to steal food and property and they took captives to sacrifice to the sun to keep it shining.
What happened when Cortez came to Mexico?
Some of the Indians joined him to defeat the Aztecs. The Aztecs thought that he was a god who was coming to take the thrown.
Who survived from the expedition in 1528 sent from Cuba to conquer Florida?
Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico
What happened to the expedition of 1528 sent from Cuba to conquer Florida?
They gave up after finding bad weather and unfriendly Indians. On the way back a hurricane destroyed the boats and killed many of the crew. Some of the survivors were captured by Indian tribes.
What reputation did Cabeza de Vaca get with the Indians?
“medicine man”.
When did Cabeza de Vaca escape from the Indians?
in 1535
Where was Fort Saint Louis?
Matagorda Bay in Texas
What happened to Fort Saint Louis?
It was left in ruins in 1687 when the men attacked and killed La Salle so they could go home
What is a Presidio?
A Spanish army camp built with strong walls to protect the soldiers. Often made of logs.
What is the name of a Presidio in Goliad?
Presidio La Bahia
What was inside a Presidio?
Living quarters, offices, arsenal, jail.
What is a sally port?
A large door in a presidio that could be opened so the soldiers could rush out.
Where is the Red River?
It follows the northern border of Texas south through Louisiana to the Gulf.
Why was the Red River valuable?
It was used by French traders from Louisianna for trading with Indians.
Where are the Cross Timbers?
In the middle of north Texas.
What are the cross timbers?
A forest where the trees do not grow as big, but they row so close together that their branches cross.
Where is the biggest part of the cross timbers?
west of the Grand Prairie, but there is also a smaller part that divides the Grand and Blackland Prairies.
Where are the Piney Woods?
Inland from the gulf of east Texas.
What are the piney woods?
It is a moist and warm area where large forests of pine tree grow.
What is a fault line?
Where the land moved and broke apart to make a big crack.
