EMS- Unit 1- Early Explorers

An economic theory that says a nations power depends on its ability to increase wealth by accumulating gold and silver

• Renaissance

• Mercantilism

• Colony

• Conquistadors

A reawakening of culture and intellectual curiosity in Europe from the 1300s to the 1500s.

• Technology

• Colony

• Mercantilism

• Renaissance

The use of tools, equipment, and advanced knowledge to solve problems or make tasks easier.

• Technology

• Mercantilism

• Colony

• Conquistadors

A settlement of people living in a new territory controlled by the home country.

• Renaissance

• Technology

• Colony

• Conquistadors

Spanish explorers in the Americas during the 1500s

• Technology

• Colony

• Conquistadors

• Mercantilism

How did the Crusades impact the Renaissance?

• Trade and exposure to new lands increased interest in the world

• made Europeans scared to explore the world

• closed off all trade opportunities

• made nations work together

A compass and astrolabe are examples of _____________ that made navigating the oceans easier.

• tools for trade

• boats

• weapons

• technology

Why did Europeans want to colonize in the Americas? (Choose both answers that are correct)

• increase wealth

• Steal things

• Increase power

• Spread disease

While exploring, Spanish explorers wanted to _____________

• convert Native Americans to Muslim

• convert Native Americans to Christianity

• Declare war on the New World

Why did Columbus sail west?

• Find a trade route to Africa

• Find a trade route to America

• Find a trade route to Spain

• Find a trade route to Asia