history short answers

What happened on St. Bartholomew's Day? Where did the St. Bartholomew Day Massacre happen? What was it? Name?

A massacre
France
Catholic nobles attack Huguenots at a wedding killing 3

Why was the printing press important?

It increased literacy.
Before the printing press books had to be copied by hand which was slow and expensive. The press allowed thousands of copies to be made quickly and cheaply.

Why does external conquering occur later in India?

They were surrounded by mountains & deserts

Why did many Hindu Indians convert to Islam?

There was no caste system

What was the initial start of the European Exploration?

To spread Christianity & look for new trade routes

What are some advantages with initial contact into Europe?

guns horses & diseases

Who is on either side of the French & Indian war? Why is it considered a World War? What was a reason for the French & Indian War?

• French & Indians vs. English
• They have war going on in the Americas (French & Indian War) war going on in Europe (7 Years War) & then they are waring between their territories & colonies globally
• Land & Trade- the French & the British did not agree how to treat/interact with Native Americans (the French were very friendly often intermarrying with them) (the British were not friendly & were not intermarrying