The Early Americans and Explorers TOPIC 1

burst of learning, innovation, technology in Europe, rebirth (late 1300-1600s)

In what ways might Spain's decision to claim land in No. America be controversial?

Routes that linked Central Asia, China, and Middle East

Shared common ancestors

Five nations, similar language, joined together for protection, democratic

entire way of life of a people, economy, arts, government, homes, economy, clothing, foods ...

a system of rule by lords who ruled their own land but owed loyalty & military service to king

While diverse, one common theme of many American Indian belief was

An exchange of goods, & ideas including food, language, tech, among Europe, Asia, Africa, Amers

Society, people sharing language, territory, economy

Spanish word for village

An area settled and ruled by a government in a distant land

A group of related families

Runners carried cords of string with knots used to keep records

Political unit, controls city and surrounding land

A major change in history

How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?

groups of people who traveled together for safety

series of wars (1100-1300) fought by Christians to control Holy Land

Common customs, language, and rituals,

to circle the globe completely

Raised roads made of packed earth leading to the capital

navigation instrument used to determine latitude, or location no. or so. of Earth's equator

extra food, supported larger population

small communities

thick sheets of ice, covered 1/3 of earth

How did the Pueblo people modify the environment in which they lived

gathering to celebrate, shower guests with gifts

region where people have a similar way of life

an area ruled by a lord, including the lord's castle, & land around it

Sundried brick used for building

Wide, flat steps, cut out of mountainside, keep in soil?

Which statement BEST describes the importance of Magellan's voyage?