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In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

The Caribbean Islands (where Columbus lands)

Native Americans around 1492 pages 8-13 Differences among the tribes depended on where they lived A. Natural resources They would eat what was available. They would build with available resources. They adapted to the climate. Some were nomadic; some were farmers. Shared patterns among the tribes A. Trade 1. 2.

II. Shared patterns among Native Americans A. Trade 1. 2. 3. B. Land C. Religion D. Social organization 1. 2. 3.

D. Social Organization 1. 2. 3.

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West Africans around 1492 pages 14-19

West Africans around 1492 pages 14-19 Before 1492, trade with Europe and Asia had brought West Africa into contact with new goods, ideas and beliefs, including Islam. Name 3 facts about Islam: 1. 2. 3. After 1492, contact will be more frequent.

West Africans around 1492 (cont.) pages 16-17 Portugal is responsible for two big changes: 1. 2. Before 1492, Africa had advanced kingdoms. Name three of them: 3.

Africans around 1492 pages 18-19 Summarize the following characteristics of West Africa: family and government religion work slave labor

II. West African Culture A. Family and Government 1. 2. 3. B. Religion C. Work D. Slave Labor 1. 2. 3.

D. Slave Labor 1. 2. 3.

“Roots” What does the movie teach us? 1. 2. . 10.

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True or False If true, leave it alone. If false, fix it. The people of West Africa knew little of each other until English sailors began establishing trading posts along the West African coast during the 1400s. In most West African societies, the strongest member of the family controlled the household matters. In the West African societies in which it existed, slavery was hereditary and lasted for life.

Europe around 1492 Crusades What is it? How did it encourage European exploration?

Europe around 1492 Crusades What is it? European military expeditions to the Middle East in the name of Christianity How did it encourage European exploration? Trade increased, nobles were weakened and monarchs were strengthened, and exploration increased the wealth and power of the monarchs.

Europe around 1492 2. the growth of commerce What is it? European trade with Asia increased. How did it encourage European exploration? New markets were established and new trade routes were opened.

Europe around 1492 3. the growth of population What is it? The plague was over, so the population grew. How did it encourage European exploration? People traded more and towns grew creating greater markets.

Europe around 1492 4. The rise of nations What is it? England, Portugal, Spain and France gained power How did it encourage European exploration? Only the monarchs had the power and resources to finance overseas exploration. They began looking overseas for wealth.

Europe around 1492 5. the Renaissance What is it? A time in Europe when everything was being questioned and investigated leading to changes in art and knowledge. How did it encourage European exploration? Exploration and individual thinking was encouraged which increased knowledge of geography.

Europe around 1492 6. The improvement in sailing technology What is it? New tools for navigation were used and new technology allowed ships to sail against the wind. How did it encourage European exploration? Sailors were more willing to venture further.

Transatlantic Encounters pages 26-27 1. With which country did Columbus make a deal? a. 2. What were the goals of Columbus’s voyages? b. c. d.

Spanish Empire in the 1500s

“The Mission” Describe: The first priest The Guarani (Native Americans) Father Gabriel Captain Mendoza

What effect did European exploration have on… pages 28-30 Native Americans? Native Americans… Africans? Africans… Europeans? Europeans…

The Atlantic World Is Born pages 28-30 Define each Key Term: colonization Columbian Exchange Treaty of Tordesillas

Map of the Treaty of Tordesillas

Columbian Exchange page 29 What originated in each place? The Americas Europe, Africa and Asia

Columbian Exchange page 29 What originated in each place? The Americas maize (corn) potato peanut pumpkin pineapple avocado tomato chili pepper tobacco Europe, Africa and Asia wheat sugar banana rice horse chicken smallpox measles guns

United Kingdom/Great Britain

Europe

British Empire (1901)

British and French Empires 1920

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