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What is the capital of France? (example question)
What is the capital of France? (example question)
- Paris (correct)
- London
- Berlin
- Madrid
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris
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Revision Card 1: Christopher Columbus Finding the Americas
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Year of Exploration: 1492
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Background: Columbus was an Italian explorer funded by Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
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Objective: To find a westward sea route to Asia.
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Voyage: Columbus set sail with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa MarÃa.
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Discovery: On October 12, 1492, Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador.
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Misconception: Columbus thought he had reached Asia (the Indies), hence calling the native people "Indians."
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Significance: Columbus's voyages led to the widespread awareness of the Americas in Europe.
Revision Card 2: Impact of Columbus's Voyages
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Colonization: Columbus's discoveries opened the way for the colonization of the Americas by European powers.
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Exchange: The Columbian Exchange began, involving the transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.
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Indigenous Peoples: The arrival of Europeans had devastating effects on native populations due to diseases, warfare, and enslavement.
Revision Card 3: The Aztec Empire Before the Conquest
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Location: Central Mexico, in what is now Mexico City.
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Capital: Tenochtitlan, an advanced city built on an island in Lake Texcoco.
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Society: The Aztecs were known for their rich culture, impressive architecture, and complex social, political, and religious systems.
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Economy: The Aztec economy was based on agriculture, trade, and tribute from conquered territories.
Revision Card 4: Hernán Cortés and the Battle with the Aztecs
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Year: 1519-1521
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Conquistador: Hernán Cortés, a Spanish explorer and soldier.
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Allies: Cortés formed alliances with other indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs.
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Fall of Tenochtitlan: In 1521, after a prolonged siege, Tenochtitlan fell to Cortés's forces.
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Emperor: The Aztec emperor Montezuma II was captured and later died under unclear circumstances.
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Outcome: The fall of the Aztec Empire marked the beginning of Spanish dominance in the region.
Revision Card 5: Aftermath of the Conquest
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Colonial Rule: Spain established the colony of New Spain, with Mexico City built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
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Cultural Impact: The conquest led to the blending of Spanish and indigenous cultures, but also to significant loss of indigenous culture, traditions, and population.
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Legacy: The events shaped the history and identity of modern Mexico.
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