Unit 1 Review (GOATs Only)

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Why did the European Age of Exploration begin?

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Europeans were looking for new trade routes to Asia.

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Why did Columbus call the islands 'Indies'?

Back

Because he thought he had arrived in India.

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The Spanish word Conquistadors translates to

Back

Conquerors

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What disease did the Spanish bring?

Back

Smallpox

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Which city was the capital of the Aztec empire?

Back

Tenochtitlan

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What was the primary reason that European colonies in the Americas imported slaves from Africa?

Back

They originally enslaved Natives, but they died of smallpox

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What were the conditions on the slave ships for slaves?

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The conditions were poor, slaves were cramped into small spaces and were often not provided with food or water.

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Why would a King give land to a noble (or a Shogun give land to Daimyo)?

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Because the nobility promised to be loyal and give Knights in time of conflict.

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Why would a noble give land to a Knight?

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Knights defend nobles.

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How long did the Ottoman Empire last?

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about 600 years