History Test Review

Question 1

Aztec Empire

Answer 1

Central American empire constructed by the Mexica and expanded greatly during the fifteenth century during the reigns of Itzcoatl and Motecuzoma.

Question 2

Inca Empire

Answer 2

Empire in Peru. conquered by Pizarro, who began an empire for the Spanish in 1535

Question 3

Francisco Pizzaro

Answer 3

Spanish explorer who conquered the Incas in what is now Peru and founded the city of Lima (1475-1541).

Question 4

Bartolome de Las Casas

Answer 4

Dominican priest who spoke out against mistreatment of Native Americans

Question 5

Hernan Cortes

Answer 5

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

Question 6

Quipu

Answer 6

an ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways.

Question 7

Missionary

Answer 7

An individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion.

Question 8

Polytheism

Answer 8

Belief in many gods

Question 9

conqistador

Answer 9

Spanish conquerors of the Americas

Question 10

indigenous

Answer 10

Native to a certain Area

Question 11

Columbian Exchange

Answer 11

The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus’s voyages.

Question 12

Christopher Columbus

Answer 12

He mistakenly discovered the Americas in 1492 while searching for a faster route to India.

Question 13

Tenochtitlan

Answer 13

Capital of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco. Its population was about 150,000 on the eve of Spanish conquest. Mexico City was constructed on its ruins.

Question 14

CER

Answer 14

Claim Evidence Reasoning

Question 15

Silk Road

Answer 15

An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.

Question 16

colony

Answer 16

A territory that is legally tied to a sovereign state rather than completely independent.

Question 17

Triangular Trade

Answer 17

A three way system of trade during 1600-1800s Africa sent slaves to America, America sent Raw Materials to Europe, and Europe sent Guns and Rum to Africa

Question 18

Old World vs New World

Answer 18

Old World refers to Africa, Asia, and Europe while New World refers to the Americas, including North America, Central America, and South America

Question 19

Tribute

Answer 19

something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment

Question 20

Mita

Answer 20

When colonists were allowed to use Indians for forced labor in colonial South America as a form of taxation. The Inca had previously used a similar practice.

Question 21

Machu Picchu

Answer 21

Abandoned city high in the Andes mountains that showcases the architectural genius of the Inca

Question 22

Christianity

Answer 22

A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus

Question 23

Caravel

Answer 23

A small, highly maneuverable three-masted ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish in the exploration of the Atlantic.

Question 24

Historical Perspective

Answer 24

In contrast to the contemporary perspective, the view of management that includes the classical, behavioral, and quantitative viewpoints

Question 25

Moctezuma II

Answer 25

Aztec emperor who died while in custody of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes.

Question 26

Atahualpa

Answer 26

Last ruling Inca emperor of Peru. He was executed by the Spanish.