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| Who were the Indians pre-Columbus? |
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| Mayas, Aztecs, Chibchas, and Incas |
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| What did the Mayan contribute? |
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| Math, astronomy, and the "end of the world", a calandar. |
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| How many people were in the Aztec culture? |
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| Who were the main kingdoms in the 15th century in Europe? |
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| France, England, Portugal, Spain |
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| What happened in France in 1493? |
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| Charles 7th is King after the 100 year war is fought. (100 Year War is a civil war) |
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| What happened in England in 1485 |
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| Henry VII is king after the War of Roses (civil war) |
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| Spain during 15th century? |
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| Ferdand and Isabella married in 1469 and united the country. Both are expansionists |
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| Italian, taught himself geography |
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| in 1492 Columbus lands in the Bahamas and thinks that he is in India. Tries to conquer for Spain |
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| Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) |
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| Imaginary line west of Cape Verde. This line said that everything east of the line Portugese could explore and claim without a fight from Spain. Everything West is Spain's territory. |
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| What is the Great Biological Exchange |
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Europeans bring disease, horses, and guns to North America.
While Indians bring corn, mocassins, and snowshoes. |
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| What is Spain's motiviation? |
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Glory- power of identiy, imagery of greatness, enhance reputation
Gold- to prove that God is on their side. God provides gold, and gold is a sign of status and power.
God - Catholic. They apply this to their expeditions |
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Has no permission to explore.
Hires conquistadores
Lands in Vera Cruz, Mexico
Uses Aztec's to find gold
Starts little rebellions in villages
Tells Montezuma that he is a god to gain power
Montezume believes him, and he warns montezuma about the rebellion. Montezuma is a puppet for Cortes. |
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