History 151 study guide
IDs
The 8 IDs on the exam will be drawn from this list. A complete ID should place the event/person/concept in time and space, identify it fully, and discusses its historical significance.
Preparing these IDs will help you prepare for the exam as a whole.
Cahokia- had pop of 15000-20000; largest city of the Mississippian people. Year 1150 (900-1350). Had mounds that were 100ft high and used for rituals.
King Alfonso- Historical significance: Gives a glimpse on how the Europeans colonized Africa, spread religion, and a look at the slave trade- between Portugal and Congo brought Christianity into the Congo and also brought slavery into the Atlantic world and European settlement.
Hernando Cortes-(1485-1547) Spanish conquest- conquered the Aztec empire and destroyed its civilization. 1519 led expedition inland. It began as a journey for gold and ended in a journey of power. He used many in his quest to overtake the Aztecs. His slave/mistress and other Indians who hated the Aztecs. Along with advanced weapons and indian allies disease was also his silent partner in taking out the Aztecs. Helped spain become the master of the wealthiest regions in the western hemisphere.
Batholeme de las Casas- protector of the Indians ( in the west indies ) from the atrocities the Spanish colonists inflicted upon them. In 1542 laws were adopted among the colonies that protected the Indians. However, to help protect the Indians from slavery De las casas proposed that Africans be used.
Protestant Reformation- during 1517. Martin luther saxxony 1517. Directly responsible for the initiative for the protestant reformantion. The different sects starting in various regions of Europe saw rise calvinkin, angelican, and hugernaut churches. Luther started a movement that allowed people to directly read the bible in their vernacular. Other significance would be the religious overthrow of monarchies and revolution. Direct effect on europe and new world because of the fighting
The 8 IDs on the exam will be drawn from this list. A complete ID should place the event/person/concept in time and space, identify it fully, and discusses its historical significance.
Preparing these IDs will help you prepare for the exam as a whole.
Cahokia- had pop of 15000-20000; largest city of the Mississippian people. Year 1150 (900-1350). Had mounds that were 100ft high and used for rituals.
King Alfonso- Historical significance: Gives a glimpse on how the Europeans colonized Africa, spread religion, and a look at the slave trade- between Portugal and Congo brought Christianity into the Congo and also brought slavery into the Atlantic world and European settlement.
Hernando Cortes-(1485-1547) Spanish conquest- conquered the Aztec empire and destroyed its civilization. 1519 led expedition inland. It began as a journey for gold and ended in a journey of power. He used many in his quest to overtake the Aztecs. His slave/mistress and other Indians who hated the Aztecs. Along with advanced weapons and indian allies disease was also his silent partner in taking out the Aztecs. Helped spain become the master of the wealthiest regions in the western hemisphere.
Batholeme de las Casas- protector of the Indians ( in the west indies ) from the atrocities the Spanish colonists inflicted upon them. In 1542 laws were adopted among the colonies that protected the Indians. However, to help protect the Indians from slavery De las casas proposed that Africans be used.
Protestant Reformation- during 1517. Martin luther saxxony 1517. Directly responsible for the initiative for the protestant reformantion. The different sects starting in various regions of Europe saw rise calvinkin, angelican, and hugernaut churches. Luther started a movement that allowed people to directly read the bible in their vernacular. Other significance would be the religious overthrow of monarchies and revolution. Direct effect on europe and new world because of the fighting