History Chapter 2 Flashcards
Where did Cortes explore or settle?
Mexico-Aztec
Where did Pizarro settle?
Peru
Where did Sir Walter Raleigh settle or explore?
Roanoke Island, Virginia
Where did John Smith settle or explore?
Jamestown, Virginia
Where did de Soto settle or explore?
inland Florida
Where did Coronado settle or explore?
Northern Mexico- American Southwest
Where did de Leon settle or explore?
Florida coast
Was Asia’s technology behind technology in Europe?
No Asia was ahead of Europe in technology.
Draw or explain the difference between the Protestants and the Catholic beliefs at the time of Martin Luther (Grace vs. Works)
Catholics think of grace as a supernatural power which God gives primarily through the Church and its sacraments, to purify the souls of naturally sinful human beings, and allows them holiness. Protestants think of grace as an attribute of God rather than a gift from God. It is a shows God’s determination to love, forgive, and save His human children, however little they deserve it.
What were the effects of the Spanish Armada’s destruction?
England conquered the fleet and world control shifted from Spain to England.
As a result of most of the Native Americans dying (50million down to 4million) __________entered into the Americas and will be a mark on US History for the next 300 years.
Please figure out answer:
What Percentage (%) of Native Americans died from European illnesses?
90%
Where did the Spanish Explore?
American Southwest
Who were the Sea Raiders from Scandinavia ?
Vikings
Who were the Spanish soldier explorers?
Conquistadors
Who were the Germans credited with inventing the first movable type in Europe and printed the first Bible?
Johannes Gutenberg
Draw or explain what the Europeans were looking for in Asia?
They wanted to find a northwest passage to Asia to get goods such as silk, spices, jewels, and riches. They also wanted to claim new land and to spread Christianity.
What is anthropology the study of?
people based on their artifacts
Who were the first Europeans to find the Americans?
Spanish
Who was the German monk who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who was the Italian explorer who went to the Khan Empire?
Marco Polo
What are the countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark called?
Scandinavia
Who was the leader of Jamestown?
John Smith
Who funded the Lost Colony at Roanoke Island?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Who was the first conquistador who defeated the Aztecs?
Cortes
Who was the Native American who saved Jamestown and became a Christian?
Pocahontas
What was the period of the Starving Time?
The winter of 1609-1610
What is the council called where the German officials and the church told Martin Luther to renounce (take back) his faith?
Diet of Worms
Kablai Khan first met the 2 older Polo Brothers (Marco Polo’s Dad and Uncle) and was very interested in what Religion?
Christianity
What were NOT reasons the Central Europeans (England, Spain, France, etc) first explored west toward the Americas? A. Land B. Money C. Trade Routes D. Mapping E. To conquer
B. Money
Check this answer and confirm
Draw an example of the South American natives’ temple structures (similar looking to things in Egypt)
Drawing of a pyramid
