What change in sleeping arrangements occurred after Christopher Columbus returned from the New World?
Hammocks were introduced as beds
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Which Native American civilization lived in Guatemala and were accomplished astronomers and mathematicians?
Maya
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He explored Florida for Spain. According to legend, he was looking for the Fountain of Youth.
Juan Ponce de León
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Which items were typically transported by European slave traders from Europe to Africa to be exchanged for captive Africans?
Guns, Textiles, and Rum
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His voyages marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
Christopher Columbus
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The Iroquois government structure is frequently cited as an early example of which political system?
Democracy
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Which specific specialist was responsible for ensuring the ship's food and water containers did not leak or spoil?
The Cooper
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Which of the following groups was considered to be at the very bottom of the ship's social hierarchy during the Age of Exploration?
Apprentices and Pages
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He allied with local rivals to conquer the Aztec Empire by 1521, claiming the territory for Spain and governing it as Mexico.
Hernan Cortes
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Give three risks of exploration
1) Sickness 2) Lack of nutritious food 3) Harsh punishment aboard ships 4) Unfamiliar Territory 5) Hostile natives 6) Getting Lost 7) Bad Weather 8) Pirates
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Explain two reasons why Europeans explored the New World.
1) To search for riches (Gold) 2) To seek fame for bravery, leadership , and accomplishments (Glory) 3) to convert Native Americans to Christianity (God)
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Which system of forced labor and tribute did the Spanish implement that contributed to the high mortality rate of the Taíno?
Encomienda
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Which tool was used by European explorers to determine the direction of the winds by checking which direction is north?
