History - Age of Explorationn Flashcards
1
Q
When was A o E
A
1400-1700
2
Q
What was A o E
A
European explorers travelling the world to find new trade routes and to conquer land.
3
Q
Where was A o E
A
came from Europe, explored everywhere in the world
4
Q
Why was A o E
A
wanted better trade routes and land
5
Q
better trade =
better land =
A
better economy
more power
6
Q
Sources of A o E
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- better ships & sails
- trade routes
- empires
- new navigational instruments
- religion & culture
- explorers
- better maps
- gun powder & guns
- wealthy people
7
Q
Christopher Columbus
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- find a sea route to Asia
- first European to land on south America
- had the Spanish king and queen favour
8
Q
Sources - Aztec Empire
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- religion
- army
- society
- economy
9
Q
cause =
consequence =
A
*cause = before
*consequence = after
10
Q
Spanish Leader
A
Hernan Cortez
11
Q
Elite Aztec warriors represented…
A
jaguars
12
Q
captial of Aztec empire
A
Tenochtitlan
13
Q
shape of Aztec temples
A
pyramids
14
Q
if the Aztecs didn’t sacrifice anyone the sun would not rise, ending the world (yes no)
A
yes
15
Q
when was the golden age of piracy
A
1650AD - 1720AD
