Practice Final Exam

Front

How many native people lived in the western hemisphere (North and South American continents) before Europeans came over?

Back

Millions

Front

In the time before European ships sailed to the "New World," what was the name of the overland trade route from Europe to Asia?

Back

Silk Road

Front

Before Europeans traveled to the "New World," where did the most desired spices come from?

Back

Asia

Front

In the 1400's, everyone traveled East along the Silk Road to get to Asia. What was Columbus’s plan?

Back

Sail West directly to Asia.

Front

Where did Columbus land?

Back

An island in the Caribbean Sea.

Front

Why did Columbus call the Taino people "Indios"?

Back

Because Columbus thought he had made it all the way to the Indies (Southeast Asia).

Front

Who were the conquistadors?

Back

Spanish Conquerors

Front

What two things did the Encomienda and grant policy give the encomendero during the Spanish Colonial era?

Back

land and people

Front

What did Catholic priest Bartolome de Las Casa’s writings to the King of Spain talk about?

Back

How encomenderos were treating Native Americans worse than animals.

Front

What was the name of the great empire that Cortés came across when he landed on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico?

Back

Mayan