New Empires in the Americas

An imaginary line that divided the Atlantic Ocean that said Spain could claim land west of the line for itself and Portugal could claim land east of the line.  This was later revised because it was thought to favor Spain.

• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Line of Demarcation
• Line of Symmetry
• Treaty of Paris

An agreement in 1494 between Spain and Portugal to divide the lands in the western hemisphere.  This changed an earlier agreement between the two European countries.

• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Spanish Armada
• Columbian Exchange
• Mercantilism

A ship with triangular sails that allowed ships to sail against the wind.  These ships were smaller, lighter, and easier to steer than previous ships.

• sagas
• caravels
• route
• navigation

To travel completely around something (such as Earth), especially by water is called:

• cartographer
• charter
• circumnavigate
• colonization

The Columbian Exchange was a movement of _______, between the Eastern and Western hemispheres. 

• people/cultures 
• disease
• animals/plants
• all of the above

How was the Spanish treatment of the Native Americans in New Spain?

• They traded with them and trapped animals together
• They purchased land from them
• They forced them to work in mines and on plantations
• They learned how to speak their language 

What was the main reason for European Exploration of the New World?

• Gold, Glory, God
• They wanted new foods
• Fastest trade route 
• Land for colonies 

 Rather than believing in the teaching of the pope, the Protestants believed in

• The teachings of Jesus and the Bible
• The beliefs on the King of England
• The Power of the Pope
• They believe that God does not exist

A huge fleet of warships sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England

• Spanish Armada
• caravels
• Northwest Passage
• charters

The Northwest Passage, a water route through North America, was found by

• Verrazano 
• Cartier
• Hudson 
• No one