1492
Definition
1492 is a significant year in history as it marks Christopher Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and his arrival in what is now known as the Bahamas.
Analogy
Think of 1492 like a turning point in history, similar to how graduating high school signals a new chapter in your life full of possibilities and discoveries ahead.
Related terms
Reconquista: Refers to the centuries-long Christian reconquest of Spain from Muslim rule, completed shortly before Columbus's voyage.
Columbian Exchange: The widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technology between Europe and the Americas after Columbus's voyages.
Treaty of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided newly discovered territories outside Europe between them.
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