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AP 23.435 Spanish – Power (Spanish Tercios)
Dominant Infantry Force of Early Modern Europe
The Tercio (“third”) or Tercio Español was a Spanish military unit of the Spanish Empire during the era of the dominance of Habsburg Spain in Europe and the Renaissance era.
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AP 23.431 Christopher Columbus – Heroe or Villain?
The purpose of this post is to provoke critical thought on Christopher Columbus and his lasting legacy that we still remember (and debate) today. Whether considered as an explorer, villain, or maniac, many cultures and peoples have strong sentiments on his particular voyages and their consequential effects.
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AP 23.422 1492 – The End of the Reconquista!
1492
The Reconquista (“reconquest”) is a historical period of approximately 770 years in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, beginning after the initial stage of the Islamic conquest (711-718), to the fall of Granada, the last Islamic state on the peninsula, in 1492.
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AP 23.420 Baile Española (Flamenco and Pasodobles)
Flamenco is an art form native to the Spanish regions of Andalusia, Extremadura ,and Murcia. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations), palmas (handclapping) and pitos (finger snapping).
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AP 23.407 Mankind Story (New World 7)
The Americas develop rapidly as the Aztecs build the biggest city on the planet. On the other side of the world, a Turkish sultan uses cannons to conquer Constantinople. The East feeds Europe with spices; explorers are driven to find new commodities and new lands. Columbus, Cortez and others reach the Americas, starting a battle for that continent. The consequences are dire for indigenous peoples.
Within 30 years the Aztecs will be conquered.
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AP 23.403 Illustrative Example – What is a Fluyt?
Illustrative Example (p 78) – Innovations in ship design
A fluyt, fluit, or flute is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed as a dedicated cargo vessel. Originating in the Netherlands in the 16th century, the vessel was designed to facilitate transoceanic delivery with the maximum of space and crew efficiency. Unlike rivals, it was not built for conversion in wartime to a warship, so it was cheaper to build and carried twice the cargo, and could be handled by a smaller crew. Construction by specialized shipyards using new tools made it half the cost of rival ships. These factors combined to sharply lower the cost of transportation for Dutch merchants, giving them a major competitive advantage. The fluyt was a significant factor in the 17th century rise of the Dutch seaborne empire. In 1670 the Dutch merchant marine totalled 568,000 tons of shipping—about half the European total.
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AP 23.402 Illustrative Example – What is a Carrack?
Long Range Cargo Sailing Ship
The carrack (called nao, for ship, by the Portuguese) was the beast of burden of the 16th century, carrying cargo and troops to faraway lands.
Illustrative Example (p 78) – Innovations in ship design
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AP 23.400 Illustrative Example – Lateen Sail
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.399 Illustrative Example – Chinese Discoveries (The Compass)
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.398 Illustrative Example – Muslim Achievements (Astrolabe -Navigation Tool)
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.256 Illustrative Example – Isolationist State: Ming Dynasty (China)
Illustrative Example (p 83) – Asian state that adopted restrictive or isolationist trade policies.
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AP 23.132 Human Sacrifices! (5 of 5)
Sacrificed Children Found…”Mummified”
Incan Sacrifice and Mummification
More than 500 years ago, three children climbed Llullaillaco volcano in Argentina and never came down, the probable victims of human sacrifice. Since their well-preserved mummies were discovered in 1999, scientists have studied them in hopes of reconstructing the last months of their lives.
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AP 23.129 Inca Empire – Machu Picchu
The breathtaking Inca city of Machu Picchu was built atop the Andes mountains in Peru.
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