Explorers and Conquerors

He sailed West to find a shorter route to Asia

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

What caused Native Americans to die during the Columbian Exchange? (SSWH10b)

• Spoiled Food

• Spoiled Meat

• Diseases

• War with Europeans

He reached India in 1498 and avoided Italian and Muslim taxes.

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

Meso-American people known for developing a calendar system, astronomy, and hieroglyphics. (SSWH10a)

• Mayans

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Aztec

What was the name of the journey of slaves from Africa to America? (SSWH10d)

• The Bering Crossing

• The Middle Passage

• The African-American run

• Diseases

Who invaded Mexico and claimed it for Spain?

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortes

Which of the following were NOT a result of the African Slave Trade?

• Africa became richer than Europeans and Americans.

• More conflict between African tribes and kingdoms.

• The idea that Africans were a biologically inferior race meant to be enslaved.

• Enslaved people were dehumanized.

Who conquered the Inca Empire (now called Peru) in 1532 and founded the city of Lima? (SSWH10a)

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Mayans

• Aztecs

What did Hernan Cortes accomplish for Spain? (SSWH8a)

• He was the governor of Cuba.

• He invaded Peru and claimed it.

• He invaded Mexico and claimed it.

• He wanted to conquer Cuba.

Which of the following helped explorers determine latitude from the position of the sun, moon, and stars? (SSWH10c)

• Caravel Ships

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Navigator ship