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What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of?
What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of?
- Guanine (correct)
- Iron
- Bronze
- Copper
Where did the Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
Where did the Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
- North America
- Greenland
- Iceland (correct)
- Ireland
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
- Prince Henry the Navigator (correct)
- Egyptians
- Columbus
- Vikings
What kind of ship did the Portuguese invent?
What kind of ship did the Portuguese invent?
Who was Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
Who was Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
Where did Vikings establish colonies before reaching Greenland?
Where did Vikings establish colonies before reaching Greenland?
What caused Vikings to give up their settlement in North America?
What caused Vikings to give up their settlement in North America?
Where did African traders visit according to the text?
Where did African traders visit according to the text?
Who played a key role in inspiring Prince Henry's expeditions with their earlier travels?
Who played a key role in inspiring Prince Henry's expeditions with their earlier travels?
What did Muslims contribute to Europe through Italy and Spain?
What did Muslims contribute to Europe through Italy and Spain?
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
How did Ferdinand and Isabella use the war against the Moors to affect the nobility?
How did Ferdinand and Isabella use the war against the Moors to affect the nobility?
What percentage of the population in Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's time belonged to the nobility?
What percentage of the population in Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's time belonged to the nobility?
What event led to the expulsion of all Jews from Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's rule?
What event led to the expulsion of all Jews from Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's rule?
Who was credited with carving the giant stone heads found in Mexico?
Who was credited with carving the giant stone heads found in Mexico?
What was the significance of Columbus's voyage in relation to potential European discoveries before him?
What was the significance of Columbus's voyage in relation to potential European discoveries before him?
What potential link between ancient civilizations is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles?
What potential link between ancient civilizations is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles?
Who may have visited the Americas before Columbus, as suggested by historical evidence?
Who may have visited the Americas before Columbus, as suggested by historical evidence?
What was one significant outcome for Spain as a result of Ferdinand and Isabella's marriage?
What was one significant outcome for Spain as a result of Ferdinand and Isabella's marriage?
Who could potentially have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C, according to historical suggestions?
Who could potentially have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C, according to historical suggestions?
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
What was the role of the Mesta in Spain?
What was the role of the Mesta in Spain?
Who were the two individuals ship-wrecked in Holland from Native America around 60 B.C.?
Who were the two individuals ship-wrecked in Holland from Native America around 60 B.C.?
What was the significance of the war against the Moors on the nobility in Spain?
What was the significance of the war against the Moors on the nobility in Spain?
What is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles between South America and Indonesia?
What is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles between South America and Indonesia?
Which ancient civilization is suggested to have possibly visited the Americas before Columbus based on historical evidence?
Which ancient civilization is suggested to have possibly visited the Americas before Columbus based on historical evidence?
Who might have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C. according to historical suggestions?
Who might have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C. according to historical suggestions?
'There had doubtless been blacks in this region' refers to what group of people?
'There had doubtless been blacks in this region' refers to what group of people?
'The Sheep of Spain' belonged to which organization or group mentioned in the text?
'The Sheep of Spain' belonged to which organization or group mentioned in the text?
'The Spain of Ferdinand and Isabella' was unified through what significant event?
'The Spain of Ferdinand and Isabella' was unified through what significant event?
What was the primary reason for Vikings giving up their settlement in North America?
What was the primary reason for Vikings giving up their settlement in North America?
What metal were the Arawak people in Haiti in possession of, which Columbus found significant?
What metal were the Arawak people in Haiti in possession of, which Columbus found significant?
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned to have reached Madeira and the Azores before 600 B.C.?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned to have reached Madeira and the Azores before 600 B.C.?
Who is considered to have inspired Prince Henry's expeditions based on their earlier travels?
Who is considered to have inspired Prince Henry's expeditions based on their earlier travels?
What did Prince Henry the Navigator invent that is mentioned in the text?
What did Prince Henry the Navigator invent that is mentioned in the text?
'One of the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind' refers to what according to Bartolome De Las Casas?
'One of the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind' refers to what according to Bartolome De Las Casas?
'The Muslims saved the works and wisdom of ancient Greek writers.' This knowledge was passed along to Europe through which countries?
'The Muslims saved the works and wisdom of ancient Greek writers.' This knowledge was passed along to Europe through which countries?
'The Portuguese invented a new kind of sailing ship - the caravel' was based on shipbuilding techniques from which ancient civilizations?
'The Portuguese invented a new kind of sailing ship - the caravel' was based on shipbuilding techniques from which ancient civilizations?
Why is Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
Why is Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
What ancient civilization may have visited the Americas based on the mention of similarities in pottery and fishing styles with Japan?
What ancient civilization may have visited the Americas based on the mention of similarities in pottery and fishing styles with Japan?
Among the following, who is suggested to have potentially reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C according to historical suggestions?
Among the following, who is suggested to have potentially reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C according to historical suggestions?
What group of people might have been present on the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C., as indicated by the text?
What group of people might have been present on the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C., as indicated by the text?
Who is known for switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for the humane treatment of the Indians?
Who is known for switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for the humane treatment of the Indians?
Which group of people is credited with building a settlement in North America and living in it for two years before giving up due to conflict with Native Americans?
Which group of people is credited with building a settlement in North America and living in it for two years before giving up due to conflict with Native Americans?
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores, as well as being the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa into the Indian Ocean?
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores, as well as being the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa into the Indian Ocean?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned to have reached Madeira and the Azores and sailed around Africa before 600 B.C., inspiring Prince Henry's expeditions?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned to have reached Madeira and the Azores and sailed around Africa before 600 B.C., inspiring Prince Henry's expeditions?
What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of, which was found significant by Columbus?
What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of, which was found significant by Columbus?
Who was known for being a plantation owner and adventurer before switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for humane treatment of the Indians?
Who was known for being a plantation owner and adventurer before switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for humane treatment of the Indians?
Where did Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
Where did Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
Study Notes
The Unification of Spain
- Spain was united through the marriage of Ferdinand, King of Aragon, and Isabella, Queen of Castile.
- They waged war against the Moors in Granada and expelled them, establishing a solid foundation.
- They also expelled all Jews from the country.
Economy of Spain
- Exporting wool was the only way Spain could earn gold.
- The nobility, comprising 2% of the population, owned 95% of the land.
- The Sheep of Spain, around three million, belonged to the Mesta.
Exploration and Navigation
- The Phoenicians, a trading and seafaring people of the ancient Mediterranean, may have voyaged to the Americas.
- Phoenician ships with West Africans on board may have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C.
- Prince Henry the navigator is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores.
- He also sailed around the southern tip of Africa into the Indian Ocean.
- The Portuguese invented a new kind of sailing ship, the caravel, based on Egyptian word Caravos.
Vikings and North America
- The Vikings voyaged across North America in stages.
- They established colonies in the Faeroe Islands and Iceland.
- They reached Greenland and their colony lasted there for 500 years.
- They built a settlement in North America and lived in it for two years before giving up due to conflict with Native Americans.
West Africans and the Americas
- When Columbus reached Haiti, he found the native Arawak people in possession of spear points made of a metal they called Guanine.
- The Arawaks said they got them from black traders who came from the southeast.
- African traders also visited Brazil.
Irish Monks and the Americas
- Legends written in the 9th and 10th centuries tell of Monks who visited the "promised land of the saints" during a seven-year voyage.
- They visited a pillar of crystal and an Island of fire.
- When the Norse reached Iceland in the 9th century, they found Irish monks living there.
Bartolome De Las Casas
- He was an Adventurer, Plantation owner, and priest who fought for the humane treatment of the Indians.
- He referred to the slave trade as "one of the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind."
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Explore the historical significance of Ferdinand, King of Aragon, and Isabella, queen of Castile, in unifying Spain through their marriage and waging war against the Moors. Learn about the expulsion of the Moors and Jews, and the economic strategies employed during their reign.
