WH unit 5 Review

What is the name for the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, ideas and disease between the Americas (New World) and Europe (Old World)

• The Transatlantic Trade

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall of China

The Maya played a game similar to basketball- what was the name?

• Ulama

• Chinampas

• Timbuktu

• monarchy

Which explorer is known for being the first to circumnavigate (sail around) the world?

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Da Gama

Which of the following believed he had discovered a westward passage to Asia, when he had actually landed on an island in the Bahamas?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry

• Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand and Isabella were monarchs over which country?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

This person encouraged exploration by establishing a school of navigation in Portugal to train sailors; wanted to find a quick trade route to Asia.

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry

• Ferdinand Magellan

Where was Christopher Columbus trying to sail when he landed in the New World?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

What was the capital of the Aztecs?

• Mexico City

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

How did the Mesoamerican societies try to please their gods and give them strength?

• Parades

• Fasting

• Human sacrifice

• Praise music

Which conquistador conquered the Aztecs?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Montezuma