The Age of Exploration Volume 1

This theme of geography looks at the spread of goods, people, diseases, and ideas.

Where did Columbus think he landed?

This innovation from the 15th century allowed knowledge & information to spread more quickly.

The Spanish were able to take over the Aztec empire due to all of the following except

What word refers to the long traditional stories such as the one about the voyages of Erikkson?

Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec empire which was located in what present day country?

I was looking for the Fountain of Youth when I landed in what became known as Florida.*

He founded a school to aid exploration but never traveled himself.

Changing someone's religion is to ___________

This theme of geography can be absolute or relative.

Legends said that these cities were made of gold.

What type of locations uses coordinates?

I gained control of the vast Inca empire after imprisoning Atalhualpa. I was a conquistador.

A religious settlement is

A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water is

A rebellion on a ship is called a(n)

Who bitterly regretted enslaving people and preached to others to end slavery?

The transfer of diseases, plants, and animals between Europe, Africa, and the Americas is known

I set out on a great trek from Italy to China in 1271. My TRAVELS inspired many explorers.

What two parts of the world were connected by the Columbian Exchange?

The Columbian Exchange connected the

I am credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe.

America is named for me as I was the one who recognized that these were "new" continents.

What technological advance gave Portugal an advantage during the Age of Exploration?

Which tool did not aid exploration?

When did Columbus sail the ocean blue?

How many continents are on the earth?

Homes and communities built by Native Americans are called

The group of Christians that questioned practices of the Catholic church are called

Sailors could use the _______________ to measure the position of the stars while at sea.

Why didn't the Spanish build large permanent settlements in North America?

Hurricanes and irrigation channels are both examples of

Landmarks, culture, language help identify

I formed the Church of England because the Pope would not grant my divorce.

These lines run parallel to the equator.

How many major oceans are on the earth?

The Line of Demarcation divided the territory between Spain and Portugal. Who drew the line?

MR. HeLP is a good way to remember

The historical period of intellectual and artistic creativity is known as the

The "Old World" consisted of

The vast wealth being accumulated by Spain led to

I nailed a list of complaints against the Catholic Church to a church door in Wittenberg.

It is believed that we landed in present day Newfoundland well before the Europeans.

A person working to spread religion is called a(n)

What were the five G's that motivated explorers?

Who was the leader of the Aztecs?

Which theme allows people to make comparisons?