Age of Exploration

Why did the nobles hate Columbus 

• The nobles hated Columbus because he threatened their power and wealth by shifting influence to the Spanish crown and forced the people to work.

• They believed he was a threat to their military power.
• They were jealous of his fame and recognition.
• They admired Columbus for his exploration skills.

What did Columbus call the New World 

• the New Lands
• the Orient
• the Americas
• the Indies and Central America

What does Columbus say EVERYONE wants

• fame and glory
• power and influence
• knowledge and wisdom
• wealth and riches and a New World

Who did Columbus force to pay taxes

• The indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, particularly the Taíno.
• The Portuguese explorers
• The French settlers
• The Spanish crown

Who discovered the mainland before Columbus did so?

• Christopher Columbus
• Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan
• Marco Polo

What did the West Indies export both to England and to New England, New York, and Philadelphia?

• Sugar and rum
• Coffee and cocoa
• Spices and textiles
• Cotton and tobacco

What did ships transport on the "middle passage?"

• Enslaved Africans
• Weapons and ammunition
• Spices and textiles
• Gold and silver

What did England export in the Triangle Trade Route

• Manufactured goods such as textiles, rum, and tools.
• Luxury items like silk and spices.
• Raw materials such as gold and silver.
• Agricultural products like wheat and corn.

Before the Columbian Exchange, which was only in the old World?

• The Old World included Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• The Old World included North and South America.
• The Old World was only Europe and Australia.
• The Old World consisted of Antarctica and the Arctic regions.

Who conquered the Aztec empire?

• Diego Velázquez
• Cortés de León
• Francisco Pizarro
• Hernán Cortés