Match each man with his description.
1. pizarro
2. coronado
3. ponce de leon
4. vespucci
5. cortes
6. balboa
7. columbus
8. magellan
9. de soto
-who’s ship first sailed around the world
-conquered the astec
-discovered the pacific ocean for spain
-search for the fountain of youth
-discover the new world
-explored the south western united states
-conquered the inca
-gave his name to the lands columbus had discovered
-discovered the mississippi river

What city of ancient russia was heavily influenced by the byzantine merchants?

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?

In the 1950s, the u.s. government encouraged american jazz musicians to perform in the soviet union, which was an enemy of the u.s. at the time. of what foreign policy goal is this a good example? strengthening world economic growth improving education for the global population advancing the growth of democracy and good government increasing understanding of american values and creating a receptive international environment