Unit 1 Test 1-18 Flashcards
What is North America’s most abundant natural resource?
Coal
Who were the Paleo Indians and the Archaic peoples? What was their relation to the Native American Indians?
Paleo were Nomadic hunters and gatherers; archaic did some farming and lived in larger groups; ancestors of Native Americans
What type of spiritual/religious beliefs did Native Americans have?
supernatural things that can’t be proven
What was a potlatch ceremony?
an event where belongings are given away or destroyed to show wealth and generosity
What was Native American society and community like before the Europeans arrived?
Complex cultures and societies that lived in isolation
Who was the first conquistador in the Americas?
Ponce De Leon
Who was the first slave trader in the Americas?
Portuguese
What was the “New Slavery” that developed in the 16th and 17th centuries?
Taking people from one country to another over sea based on race
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortez
Which European country first excelled in exploration, trade and slave trade until 1600?
Portugal
Who were two of the most famous English Sea Dogs? What did they do?
Sir francis drake and captain Hawkins, fought against spanish forces
What was the rise of Protestantism?
The protest against catholic materialism and corruption in the church
Who was Martin Luther?
The man who formed Protestantism and nailed protest signs on churches
How did the rise of capitalism/market economy impact Europe?
It prompted exploration and slavery and caused more inequality in Europe.
Who was Martin Luther?
The man who formed Protestantism and nailed protest signs on churches
