Section 2.2

Question 1

How does Columbus persuade Ferdinand and Isabella to fund his trip ?

Answer 1

• great riches, new land and catholic converts

Question 2

What was the impact of Columbus’ voyages?

Answer 2

1) changed way of how Europe thought of the world
2) new era of interaction between Europe and New World
3) Conflict as countries tried to conquer as much land as possible
4) Created global trade network

Question 3

What is the Colombian Exchange?

Answer 3

• Transfer of objects, people, diseases and ideas

Question 4

What are the main ideas for Europe reaching the Americas?

Answer 4

1) Columbus’ voyages led to new exchanges btw Europe, Africa and Americas
2) After Columbus, other explorers sailed to the Americas