Chapter 3 Study Guide

Front

What were some of the items that were in demand back in the 1400's? Options: Turkeys, Pineapples, Gold; Silk Road; All of the above; None of the above;

Back

Spices, silk, jewelry, carpets, porcelain, and tea

Front

What did the Silk Road connect?

Back

Asia to Europe

Front

What does "Holy Savior" translate to in Spanish?

Back

San Salvador

Front

What does "Conquistador" mean?

Back

a Spanish word meaning “conquerors”

Front

What does astronomy mean?

Back

The study of the universe

Front

Who was the leader of the Aztecs when Cortés arrived in central Mexico?

Back

Montezuma II

Front

What was something the Aztecs did that created many enemies for them? Options: Kidnapping people from other tribes, Stealing goods from other tribes, Performing human sacrifices on themselves, Worshipping Aztec gods, Performing human sacrifice on other tribes

Back

Performing human sacrifice on other tribes

Front

What did Cortés do with the Aztec pyramids and palace?

Back

He replaced them with churches and other buildings.

Front

Who was the Incan emperor when Pizarro arrived in Peru in 1531?

Back

Atahualpa

Front

Pizarro took the Incan emperor hostage and demanded gold for his release. What happened next?

Back

The gold was delivered and the Incan emperor was killed.