Chapter 2 study guide

Front

What was the trading route that moved goods from China to Europe?

Back

silk road

Front

What two countries did the silk road help with trade?

Back

China and Europe

Front

What invention helped spread news from explorers discoveries?

Back

printing press

Front

What was the effort to retake land from North African invaders?

Back

Spain's Reconquista

Front

Who was the Spain Reconquista against?

Back

North African

Front

Who thought they could reach the East Indias by sailing west on Atlantic Ocean?

Back

Columbus

Front

What was it called involving trading items, animals, and diseases between Europe and Americas?

Back

Columbia Exchange

Front

What was one of the most valuable crops introduced by the Spanish? Options: squash, sugarcane, beans, corn

Back

sugarcane

Front

Why did the population decline primarily for Native Americans? Options: slavery, starving, old, diseases

Back

diseases

Front

What did the Spanish people force the Native Americans to do?

Back

enslavery