Unit 1 Lesson 5 Colombus Flashcards
1
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What motivated Colombus to go to America and to find gold?
A
The spanish made a deal saying that they would allow Colombus to keep 10% of the profit and title: Admiral of the sea.
2
Q
What did Colombus think of the Arawaks?
A
He thought they would make fine slaves.
3
Q
Ignorance:
A
lack of knowledge
4
Q
subjugate:
A
bring under control
5
Q
Uncharted:
A
an area or sea that has not been labeled on the map yet
6
Q
communes:
A
a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
7
Q
agriculture
A
the science or practice of farming
8
Q
interior:
A
far from the coast
9
Q
dividend:
A
a sum of money paid regulary by a company to its shareholders out of its profits.
10
Q
archdeacon:
A
a senior christian
11
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renaissance:
A
an interest in arts, science and literature between 1500-1700 across europe
