Midterm Rev: Dec11 European Exploration

Front

___________ was the response of the Catholic Church to the Protestant Reformation

Back

Counter Reformation

Front

___________ was the first European to reach America in 1492, he had 3 ships on his voyage: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

Who traveled completely around the world?

Back

Ferdinand Megallen

Front

What is the Spanish word for conqueror?

Back

conquistador

Front

In the early 1400's this country became a leader in world exploration (next to Spain)

Back

Portugal

Front

A device used in early navigation to chart the position of stars

Back

Astrolabe

Front

What was the lightweight ship with triangular sails?

Back

caravel

Front

Which instrument was used to tell wind direction, a ship's course, and time of day by using a magnetic needle?

Back

Compass

Front

This explorer tried to go around the globe, but died in route.

Back

Ferdinand Magellan

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Tenochtitlan