Mr. Wolf's Age of Exploration

Whose map of the Earth did Columbus base his theory of a westward route to India on?

Which of the following was not used as a weapon against the Native population of the Americas?

These were built by the Spanish to convert native people to Christianity.

Which country did Columbus sail for?

European germs were especially deadly to native populations in the Americas because of lack of?

He sailed for England and helped them make make claims in North America.

What was the capital of the Aztec empire that rivaled the size of European capitals in size?

Which of the following was not an affect of European colonization in the Americas?

What was Columbus looking for when he "discovered" the New World?

Which term means the art of map making?

Which new ship used by the Spanish could carry larger crews, supplies and cannons?

This person is credited with starting the Age of Exploration  by sponsoring sailors in Portugal

Which country were the conquistadors from?

The transfer of animals, plants, culture, technology, and ideas between Europe and the Americas

This divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain.

Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa?

This person is responsible for the destruction of the Aztec empire

Which European country had the most colonies in the Americas during the 1600's?

This ship was designed by Henry the Navigator and used by the Spanish and Portuguese.

What was the most important item brought to the New World from Africa?

Which of the following was NOT sent from Europe to the Americas in the Columbian Exchange?

He was the first European to reach India by sea

Magellan's voyage returned with this many ships

What kind of map projects the Earth's spheres on a flat surface?

Who was the first to circumnavigate the globe?