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What was the primary goal of Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic in 1492?
What was the primary goal of Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic in 1492?
- To chart the Caribbean islands for future expeditions
- To discover new lands for conquest
- To establish Spanish colonies in the Americas
- To find an alternative trade route to Asia (correct)
What was the significant outcome of Columbus's landing on the island in the Caribbean?
What was the significant outcome of Columbus's landing on the island in the Caribbean?
- It established a direct trade route to Asia.
- It marked the discovery of the Americas by the Spanish.
- It led to immediate Spanish colonial dominance over Asia.
- It brought together the peoples of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. (correct)
What mistake did Columbus make regarding the inhabitants he encountered?
What mistake did Columbus make regarding the inhabitants he encountered?
- He believed they were actual Indians from India. (correct)
- He thought they were from Asia.
- He underestimated their navigational skills.
- He assumed they were hostile tribes.
Which ship was NOT part of Columbus's fleet during his 1492 voyage?
Which ship was NOT part of Columbus's fleet during his 1492 voyage?
By what term did Columbus refer to the natives upon landing in the Caribbean?
By what term did Columbus refer to the natives upon landing in the Caribbean?
What prompted Columbus's voyage in search of new routes?
What prompted Columbus's voyage in search of new routes?
What was the main effect of Columbus's voyages on European perception of the Americas?
What was the main effect of Columbus's voyages on European perception of the Americas?
What does 'mestizo' refer to in the context of Spanish colonization?
What does 'mestizo' refer to in the context of Spanish colonization?
What was the name of the leader encountered by Francisco Pizarro during the Spanish conquest of Peru?
What was the name of the leader encountered by Francisco Pizarro during the Spanish conquest of Peru?
What role did the encomienda system play in colonial Spain?
What role did the encomienda system play in colonial Spain?
What gifts did Columbus present to the native peoples during their first meeting?
What gifts did Columbus present to the native peoples during their first meeting?
How did the native peoples respond to Columbus's offerings?
How did the native peoples respond to Columbus's offerings?
Which of the following items did the natives exchange with Columbus?
Which of the following items did the natives exchange with Columbus?
What was Columbus's misconception about the lands he encountered?
What was Columbus's misconception about the lands he encountered?
What name did Columbus give to the island he claimed for Spain?
What name did Columbus give to the island he claimed for Spain?
What was the actual identity of the native group Columbus encountered?
What was the actual identity of the native group Columbus encountered?
What types of items did the natives bring to exchange with Columbus?
What types of items did the natives bring to exchange with Columbus?
In what region did Columbus actually land instead of the East Indies?
In what region did Columbus actually land instead of the East Indies?
What was Columbus's national affiliation when he claimed the island?
What was Columbus's national affiliation when he claimed the island?
What did Columbus believe about the items he offered to the natives?
What did Columbus believe about the items he offered to the natives?
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Study Notes
Emergence of Spain's American Empire
- Christopher Columbus, a Genoese sea captain, embarked on a voyage from Spain in 1492, seeking an alternative trade route to Asia.
- Instead of reaching Asia, Columbus landed on an island in the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
- Columbus's expeditions connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas, setting the stage for significant cultural exchange and conflict.
The Voyages of Columbus
- Columbus sailed with three ships: the Niña, Pinta, and Santa MarÃa, departing on August 3, 1492.
- On October 12, 1492, Columbus and his crew spotted land, an event celebrated as the "discovery" of the New World.
- Columbus mistakenly believed he had reached the East Indies, referring to the indigenous people he encountered as "los indios."
First Encounters and Cultural Exchange
- Columbus documented his first interactions with the native inhabitants, describing their willingness to trade goods such as parrots and cotton.
- The indigenous people, referred to as the Arawak, were welcoming and exchanged valuable items for small trinkets offered by Columbus.
Misconceptions and Claims
- Columbus miscalculated his journey's location and did not actually reach the East Indies, landing instead in the Bahamas.
- He claimed the island for Spain, naming it San Salvador, meaning "Holy Savior," solidifying Spanish interest in exploration and colonization.
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