c. What is meant by the statement that "he took possession" of the new land?
d. Describe the appearance of the Indians, their food, and their weapons.
§§ 7-9.--a. What other Italians sailed across the Atlantic before 1500? Why was Cabot's voyage important?
b. Why was the New World called America and not Columbia?
c. Describe the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Why was this discovery of importance?
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§§ 10-12.--a. What was the chief wish of the Spanish explorers?
b. How did they treat the Indians?
§§ 13-16.--a. Describe a pueblo. What do the existing pueblos teach us about the Indians of Coronado's time?
b. Describe Coronado's march.