50 Questions
What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of?
Guanine
Where did the Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
Iceland
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
Prince Henry the Navigator
What kind of ship did the Portuguese invent?
Caravel
Who was Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
Plantation owner
Where did Vikings establish colonies before reaching Greenland?
Faeroe Islands and Iceland
What caused Vikings to give up their settlement in North America?
Conflict with Native Americans
Where did African traders visit according to the text?
Brazil
Who played a key role in inspiring Prince Henry's expeditions with their earlier travels?
Phoenicians and Egyptians
What did Muslims contribute to Europe through Italy and Spain?
Ancient Greek writings and wisdom
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
Exporting wool
How did Ferdinand and Isabella use the war against the Moors to affect the nobility?
Struck down the power of the noblemen's economic influence
What percentage of the population in Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's time belonged to the nobility?
2%
What event led to the expulsion of all Jews from Spain during Ferdinand and Isabella's rule?
The fall of Granada to the Moors
Who was credited with carving the giant stone heads found in Mexico?
Olmec people
What was the significance of Columbus's voyage in relation to potential European discoveries before him?
Others would have made similar voyages eventually
What potential link between ancient civilizations is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles?
Asia and South America
Who may have visited the Americas before Columbus, as suggested by historical evidence?
Ancient Roman seafarers
What was one significant outcome for Spain as a result of Ferdinand and Isabella's marriage?
Unification of several small kingdoms into one nation
Who could potentially have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C, according to historical suggestions?
Phoenicians with West Africans on board
What was the primary method through which Spain earned gold during the time of Ferdinand and Isabella?
Exporting wool
What was the role of the Mesta in Spain?
Controlling the sheep population
Who were the two individuals ship-wrecked in Holland from Native America around 60 B.C.?
Phoenicians
What was the significance of the war against the Moors on the nobility in Spain?
It reduced their political power
What is suggested by similarities in blowgun and paper making styles between South America and Indonesia?
Cultural exchanges between the regions
Which ancient civilization is suggested to have possibly visited the Americas before Columbus based on historical evidence?
Phoenicians
Who might have reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C. according to historical suggestions?
'Ships with West Africans'
'There had doubtless been blacks in this region' refers to what group of people?
'Olmec people'
'The Sheep of Spain' belonged to which organization or group mentioned in the text?
'The Mesta'
'The Spain of Ferdinand and Isabella' was unified through what significant event?
'A marriage between Ferdinand and Isabella'
What was the primary reason for Vikings giving up their settlement in North America?
Conflict with Native Americans
What metal were the Arawak people in Haiti in possession of, which Columbus found significant?
Guanine
Who is credited with discovering the Atlantic Islands of Madeira and the Azores?
Prince Henry the Navigator
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned to have reached Madeira and the Azores before 600 B.C.?
Phoenicians and Egyptians
Who is considered to have inspired Prince Henry's expeditions based on their earlier travels?
Phoenicians
What did Prince Henry the Navigator invent that is mentioned in the text?
Caravel ship
'One of the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind' refers to what according to Bartolome De Las Casas?
Slave trade
'The Muslims saved the works and wisdom of ancient Greek writers.' This knowledge was passed along to Europe through which countries?
Italy and Spain
'The Portuguese invented a new kind of sailing ship - the caravel' was based on shipbuilding techniques from which ancient civilizations?
Egyptians and Phoenicians
Why is Bartolome De Las Casas known for being before becoming a priest?
Plantation owner
What ancient civilization may have visited the Americas based on the mention of similarities in pottery and fishing styles with Japan?
Olmecs
Among the following, who is suggested to have potentially reached the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C according to historical suggestions?
West Africans
What group of people might have been present on the Atlantic coast of Mexico around 750 B.C., as indicated by the text?
Blacks
Who is known for switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for the humane treatment of the Indians?
Bartolome De Las Casas
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?
Vikings
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?
Prince Henry the Navigator
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?
Phoenicians and Egyptians
What metal did the Arawak people in Haiti possess spear points made of, which was found significant by Columbus?
Guanine
Who was known for being a plantation owner and adventurer before switching sides, becoming a priest, and advocating for humane treatment of the Indians?
Bartolome De Las Casas
Where did Irish monks live when the Norse reached Iceland in the ninth century?
Iceland
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."
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.
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