Revised

Question 1

Protestant Reformation-

Answer 1

A religious movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. It was influenced by people’s opposition/disdain to the way the church was run. It was started by Martin Luthor who nailed his 95 thesis on the door of the church

Question 2

Christopher Columbus-

Answer 2

Christopher Columbus is an Italian explorer who was given credit for finding and colonizing the United States. He reported to have done this on October 12, 1492. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, and that’s exactly where he thought he was.

Question 3

Columbian Exchange-

Answer 3

In 1492, Columbus brought the Eastern and Western Hemispheres back together. The resulting swap of Old and New World germs, animals, plants, peoples, and cultures has been called the “Columbian Exchange.”

Question 4

Pueblo (\Peublo Revolt)-

Answer 4

In 1680 a Tewa man, Popé, led the Pueblo Rebellion. The Pueble Revolt aimed to reclaim Pueblo religious practices, culture, and land, which had been stripped away by Spanish conquistadores.

Question 5

Encomienda-

Answer 5

The encomienda system was created by the Spanish between the 16th and 17th century. It was when the king gave the labor of certain American Indian groups to individual settlers for life (they were forced into slavery for Spanish benefit). It was created to provide an incentive for conquistadors to conquer new territories and to provide free labour to extract wealth from the colonies.