AGE OF CONTACT FLASHCARD

Front

What are the 3 motivations for exploration? (The 3G's)

Back

God, Gold, and Glory

Answer explanation

These were the three main reasons why people left the Old World to explore the New World.

Front

The main thing that happens during the Age of Contact is....

Back

Europeans Explore the New World

Front

What is a Conquistador?

Back

Soldier and Adventurer

Front

Who accidentally sailed to the Americas in 1492?

Back

Columbus

Answer explanation

Accidental because he was not meaning to find new continents but a faster way to get to Asia, specifically INDIA.

Front

Who conquered the Aztec Empire?

Back

Cortes

Front

Who created the first map of Texas in 1519?

Back

Pineda

Front

Who was the first European to set foot on Texas soil? His journal is one of our first records of Texas' geography. (He was also captured by the Karankawa)

Back

Cabeza de Vaca

Front

Who searched for cities of Gold after hearing info from Cabeza de Vaca's travels through Texas?

Back

De Niza and Estevanico

Front

What was Coronado searching for?

Back

Gold/Cities of Gold

Front

Why did Spain lose interest in Texas for 80 years?

Back

Lack of TREASURE