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Baroque Music Bach
Bartolomeo Diaz country Portugal
conquistadors Spanish conquerors or explorers
Native American Influence Plants, Diets, Skills
christianity which religion did Europeans missionaries try to spread around the world?
Christopher Columbus country Italy, sponsored by Spain
Circumnavigate To travel completely around something (as the earth), especially by water
Slaves What Africans sent in the triangular trade route
Which explorer helped administer French colonies in the New World? Samuel de Champlain
verrazano From italy, sailed for france sails from nova scotia to north carolina and into present day new york harbor.
Christopher Columbus Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
Northwest Passage Legendary water route through North America to China. Does not Exist!
Line of demarcation Line giving Spain and Portugal different land to explore
Henry Hudson was looking for a northwest passage through North America to the Pacific Ocean
Columbus From Italy sailed for spain found san salvador, hispaniola, cuba, jamaica, puerto rico
saga story that tells about the brave deeds of people long ago
Atahualpa inca emperor at the time the incas were conquered by Pizarro
Rudder Part of a ship;used for steering ship more eaisly
columbian exchange the exchange of plants, animals, and ideas between the new world and the old world
Prince Henry sent explorers to the west coast of Africa
The glorious revolution The English Parliament drove out an absolute monarch and replaced him with two constitutional monarch's William and Mary
Encomienda system a forced labor system imposed by the Spanish landlords on the Native Americans
England and France--Discovery Looked for NW passage. fail.settled down rather than extracted goldprivateers (sir francis drake)
October 12, 1492 date Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas of the Caribbean Sea
to develop new technologies which of the following is NOT a reason Europeans began to explore the world? A) to convert people to Christianity B) to learn about new lands and people C) to obtain spices from Asia D) to develop new technologies
 
Defeated the Aztecs? Cortes
Claimed/Explored Fla.? Ponce de Leon
Who was Poprtugueses rival. Spain
who deafeated the aztects cortes
where was columbus from? Italy
Who Defeated the Incas? Pizzaro
Pilgrims settlers from England, seeking religious freedom and a chance to create a new society
Overland route dangerous because of robbers
Who were rivals? Spanish and Portuguese
Regions Coastal Plains, Piedmont, and Mountains
Who did Pizarro defeat? The Inca.
[TRUE/FALSE]De Gama extended Dias' journey and found the sea route to asia? true
Who was killed at sea? Gilbert
disease Along with forced labor and starvation, this took a major toll on Native American lives
Who ran short of supplies? White's Colony
de Soto explored southeastern US and discovered Mississippi River
Spain and Portugal were- They were rivals.
What famous Protugese  explorer found the Cape of good Hope? Dias
the colony ran short of what supplies
what did Colombus accidentaly BUMP into trying to find sea route to Asia? America
who defreted the inca it was piarro
What was the First permanent English settlement? Jamestown
when did raleigh send jon white 1587
Was the overland route dangerous because of robbers? Yes
Who was the rival of Portugal Spain
who discovered the mississippi river? De soto
Java Island where the Dutch established a fort whose purpose was to protect Dutch possessions in the East
what is his Colony now called? lost colony
What prevented John White from returning to Roanoke Island until 1590? The war
Portugese sailors mostly sailed in what type of water? Mediteranean and Atlantic
Who finally discovered the tip of Africa? Dias
What did Cortes do? He defeated the Aztecs
What two countries were rivals? Spain and Portugal
Charter granted to do what claim non-cristion land
Many new merchants began to travel overland to where? Asia.
Who influenced new explorers try to explore? Marco Polo
An economic theory that stated the prosperity of a nation depended on its wealth mercantilism
Who discovered the route to america christofer colombus
[True/False] De Gama helped find the sea route to Asia. True
What year did Marco Polo travel overland to China? 1295
What was the first permanent english settlementin the new world? Jamestown
After Ponce de Leon explored Flordia who did he claim it for? Spain.
when did marco polo travle overland in 1295
What Spainsh conquistador defeated the Incas? Francisco Pizarro
encomienda The right to use Native Americans as laborers
Vasco de Gama A Portuguese explorer; the commander of the first ships to sail directly from Europe to India.
Merchants took what kind of route that was very dangerous? Overland
Amadas and Barlowe 1584- Raleigh sent them the New World landed on whole land Virginia in honor of the Queen brought back 2 indians
Queen Elizabeth I specified Gilbert could only claim what type lands in the New World? Only Non-Christian lands
What explorer clamied Florida for Spain? Ponce De Leon
Middle Passage Forced voyage of millions of Africans from Africa to the Americas on slave ships
when did john white return back to england 1590
What did his journal do? inspired many new explorers.
where have people been trading for centuries? Meditererraninan sea
What type of land did Queen Elizabeth want the explorers to claim for England? Non-Christian
Where did Columbus think he landed (Country)? Where was he? 1) Japan 2)Bahamas
who was kiled in a storm at sea? Gilbert
Who found the sea route to India? De Gama.
Who sailed in the Mediterranean Sea and also the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Africa? Portugese Sailors.
What did everyone try to find? New sea routes.
Where Columbus landed in the Caribbean Cuba, Hispanolia, Bahamas
Prince Henry started a school for sailors; he brought in astronomers, mathemactions, map makers and who as teachers? ship builders
Envomienda A labor system that was employed by the spanish crown during the spanish colonization of the america.
What did Prince Henry start a school for? Sailors
who did lane bring with him? 100 mitary men
Who did cortes and his crew defeat? The Astecs.
What is the most populated city in nc? Charlotte
Chinese Kingship Style of Monarchy where the ruler was seen as a mortal appointed by Heaven to rule beause of his talent and virtue
A Phyiscal piece of paper to Let you Do Something? Charter
In what year did the english settle in Jamestown Virginia to become the first PERMANATE colony? 1607
What did De Soto do? Explored southeastern US and discovered the Mississippi river
Portugese sailors sailed in the Mediterranean Sea, Altantic Ocean and near what coast? The Coast of Africa
the french claimed land along which rivers? Mississippi and Ohio
how long did the journey last all together 13 years
Was there a push for Spain to match Portugal's success? Yes.
Who was known as The Virgin Queen? Queen Elizabeth I.
Columbus offered to explore for Spain if they would do what? fund his trip
When Raleigh gave up, who else gave up for awhile? England
In what year did Raleigh send Lane to establish a colony? 1585
In what location did Leif Ericson land In North America? Newfoundland, Canada
who did Raleigh send in 1587 to establish a colony John White
Who did Raleigh sent to explore the New World. Amadas and Barlowe.
Where in present day did the Dutch claim land? Pa., De.,NY, and NJ.
portugese sailors sailed where they sailed to the medditeranean and the atlantic
Columbus was wrong about what? The western sea route being quicker
Who were the indians that were brought back to England? Manteo & Wanachesse
What was used in around 1550 to find the latitude by measuring the altitude of the Pole Star? Cross Staff
was race on to be the first country to find a sea route and became wealthy yes
Who was more stable and comitted? Men, Women , and Children
Spanish rulers who funded the voyages of Columbus Queen Isabella, King Ferdinand
where did the dutch claim (in present day) pa. de. ny/nj
Why did White go back to England? To get more supplies
Marco Polo's _______ inspired many explorers. Marco's journal inspired many explorers.
What to colinies were big time rivals? Spain and the Portuguese
Land around what two rivers did the French claim? Mississippi and Ohio Rivers
In 1584 what two men did Sir Walter Raleigh send to discover the new world? Amadas and Barlowe
what did ralegh give up trying to do etablish a new colony
The Dutch claimed what present day land? Pa., De., NY., And NJ
What did the Spanish Conquistadores do? conquered civilizations by taking over the natives
where did  prince henry start a school sailor when he brought the astronomers
What did Ponce De Leon explore? Florida, and claimed it for Spain.
T or F: there was a known sea route to Asia False
Ferdinand Magellan tried to find a western route to...? The Spice Islands of Indonesia.
What was the name of the tip of Africa. Cape of Good Hope
What would happen to a person if they found the sea route to Asia? they would become rich
What country rejected Columbus and why? Who and Which country financed his voyage? 1)Portugal- Gama had just returned on his all water voyage route from India 2) Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
what did marco polo bring back silks paper money gun powder other good that you never see in eroupe
The French have a settlement in SC and claimed lands along what rivers? the Ohio and Mississippi
What two things are Ashville and Boone most famous for? leaves changing colors and skiiing.
This overland route to Asia became dangerous because of what? The route became dangerous because of robbers.
Where did the portuguese sailors sail? In the mediterrainian sea and in the atlantic near the coast of Africa
What two bodies of water were sailed on by the Portugese? Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
Who did the Royal African Company belong to? What did they do? 1) England 2) Huge influx of African slaves into Caribbean and North America
What did the Indians return with? A report of good lands and friendly natives
what kind of stuff did marco polo bring back? spices, silks, paper money, gun powder, and goods never seen in europe
Amerigo Vespucci did what during the years 1499-1502? Explore the East Coast of South America.
How long did Marco Polos journey last? His journey lasted a total of 13 years.
What was so diffrent when they returned from England? And what is this known for today? The colony was gone.  And is now known as The Lost Colony.
What type of supplies did Marco Polo bring back? He brought back spices, silks, paper money, gun powder,and other stuff that was never seen in Europe before.
What was the race for? To be the first country to find a sea route, and become wealthy.
Why was John White not able to return to England? They were at war with Spain.
After finding a sea route to Asia what kind of race began? The race to become wealthy had begun.
why did they push futher south of what it was along africa until dias found the tip of asia
Why did Armads and Barlowe name land Virginia? They did it in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.
How did other people find out about Marco Polo's Journey? They read his journal, and saw what he brought back.
Marco Polo went where in 1295? China
1607? 1st perment English Settlment
What country sponsored Columbus? Spain
Cortez defeated who? The Aztecs
who deafeated the inca pizzario
Who is Spain's rival? Portugal
De Soto Explored what? Southeatern US
Who did Cortes defeat. The Aztecs.
Who traveled overland to china? Marco Polo
who sailed in the mediterranen portuges
Ponce de Leon claimed what for Spain? Florida
Who is White's granddaughter? Virgina Dare
 Where was Marco Polo born?  Italy
John white was in what yr.? 1587
Lane 1585-Raleigh sent Lane to establish colony brought 100 military men
What did De Soto discover.  The Mississippi River
What country was spains biggest rival? Portugal
Reconquista Campaign by Christians to recapture Spain from teh Moors (Muslims)
Who defeated the Aztec's? The Inca's?h Cortes; Pizarro
First explore for England Sir Humphrey Gilbert ÷)
French explorer-St. Lawrence River- claimed much of eastern Canada Jacques Cartier
[True/False] Leif Erikson sailed for the French and was born in 1611? False
What did Cortes accomplish? Defeated the Aztecs
When was the first permanent settlement in the New World? 1607
mercantilism A set of principles that dominated economic thought which said that the prosperity of a nation depends on a large supply of gold and silver
How long did Polo's Journey Last? 13 ys.
What did Columbus accidently find. The New World.
Columbus was looking for a ________ route to Asia. Faster
in 1584 What did W.raleigh name Roanoke island? Virginia
How many military men did Lane bring? 100
What did De Soto discover? the mississippi river
What disease from the Spaniards was most likely to transfer to the Natives in the New World? Natives to Spaniards? 1)Smallpox 2)Syphillis
What did Columbus discover? A route to America.
Who took over the Charter? Sir Wlater Raleigh
Who did Columbus offer to explore for? Spain.
Portugese Explorer: first to explore the southern tip of Africa Bartholomeu Dias
How long was marco polos journey? 13 years
Prince Henry Started a school for what? Sailors
Where did new merchants begin to travel to? Asia
What regin do we live in? The piedmont.
When did Sir Walter Raleigh return discovering the Lost Colony? 1590
What land was named after Queen Elizabeth I? Virginia
Moluccas Known to the Europeans as the Spice Islands; chief source of the spices that had originally attracted the Portugese to the Indian Ocean
Hernan Cortes Spanish explorer who led the overthrow of the Aztec empire in Central Mexico
joint-stock company a type of corporation or partnership involving two or more individuals that own shares of stock in the company.
Sir Humphrey Gilbert one of the 1st explorerrs Queen Elizabeth I gave him a charter granting permission to claim and settle any non-Christian lands killed at sea
What country claimed land in present day Pa., De., and Ny./ Nj.? The Dutch
What year did raleigh send Amandes and barlowe to explore? 1584
how was glibert killed in a storm at sea
when did Colombus sail to The new world? 1492
When was Lane sent to establish a colony? 1584
Religious people had the desire to convert who in the new world? Pagan Peoples
was the atlantic ocean near the coast of africa yes
what happend when  white tryed to go back for supplies?
France and The Netherlands both use natives and explorers from other countries to discover and claim what? New lands.
Where was Gilbert killed? In a storm at sea
Where did Columbus think he was when he landed on America? India
Two effects the slave trade had on Africa Depopulation/Warfare
who is virginia dare jon whites granddaughter/first english child born in the new world
What country found the sea route to India first? Portugal
Where does the French have a settlement? South Carolina
How long did Marco Polo's journey last? 13 years
What island did Vasco Nunez de Balboa settle on around 1500? Hispaniola
How come traveling overland was dangerous? There were robbers.
colony A settlement of people living in a new territory, linked with the parent country by trade and direct government control
Pounce de Leon explored Florida and claimed it for Spain
France and what other country will use natives to explore ? The Netherlands
where did amadas and barlowe land on the roanoke islands
       brought back? Spices, silk, paper money, Gun powder, and other items that Europe had never seen before. He became filthy rich.
What were Mestizos? Children of a Spaniard and a Native
in what year did john white try to establish a colony 1587
What did Lane bring back with him? 100 military men
An imaginary line that divided Spain and Portugal's spheres of influence Line of Demarcation
What did he write that inspired many people? a journal
Did Marco Polo have a big impact on Italians? Yes
Marco Polo had the greatest imact on what people first? The Italians
What two mountain ranges are the app. Mts made of? Blue Ridge
balance of trade The difference in value between what a nation imports and what it exports over time.
What happened to most of the merchants that traveled overland to Asia? They became rich
What did Dias find? tip of Africa (cape of good hope)
In 1587 what man did Raleigh send to try and start a colony? John White
who was one of the first english explorers sir humphrey gilbert
who did the Actecs think the spainards where when they arrived to their colony? the returning gods
Which two countries are the most alike? France & The Netherlands
What did Francisco Pizarro do? Conquered the Inca Empire (Andes mountains) 1532
What did the Netherlans and what did France want to explore? The New World
One of the first English explorers was who? Sir Humphrey Gilbert
France and the netherlands both wanted to.... explore the new world
Why was the overland route to Asia dangourous? Because of robbers.
What was the company that first hired Henry Hudson? The Muscovy Company
What was the first permanent European colony established in the New World? St. Augestine by the Spanish.
What did Christopher Columbus discover? He discovered a route to North America.
Who was the first ever explorer to to sail to India? Vasco De Gama
who took over for Sir Humphrey? his younger brother Sir Walter Raleigh
What did Batholomew Diaz do? Rounded the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope) in 1488
Why did Marco Polo have the most impact on Italians? He was from Italy.
What did the French claim? Lands along the Mississippi and Ohio River.
What route did they use before the sea route? The land route
Who did Sir Walter Raleigh send to the New World? (Two) Amadas and Barlowe
Queen Elizabeth I gave whom permission to claim and settle what types of land? She gave Sir Humphrey Gilbert permission to claim and settle any non-Christian lands in the New World.
Why was Francis Xavier significant? He led Jesuits to Asia and converted thousands of natives in India, Indonesia, and Japan to Christianity
Columbus was wrong the western way was not quicker to Asia. What did it end up leading him to? It lend him to America.
What are the three main sound bodies in North Carolina? Albemarle, Pamlico and Cuirrituck sound.
What is the Sea route to China at this time? No sea route.
What did Prience Henry do for Sailors? He started a school with astronamers, matamatitions, map makers, ship builders as  teachers
What was the religious motive for the Portuguese expansion? Desire to spread Christianity to Muslims
They pushed further and further South along Africa until Dias found the tip of Africa. What was the tip of Africas name? They named in cape of good hope.
Europeans had less impact on the mainland states of Southeast Asia because? Less spices grew there, had strong monarchies
Why did the colony leave so quickly? They were afraid of an indian attack
What did he bring back from his trip. He brought back spices PAPER MONEY, and GUN POWDER
What all did Marco bring back from China? spices, silk, paper money, and gun powder
Why did White return to England and leave his colony? the colony was running out of suplies
Who was the prince of Portugal? He was Prince Henry or also known as Henry the Navigator.
After White went to get supplies why was his trip delayed? Because England was at war with Spain.
The Portugese not only sailed in the Mediterreanean Sea but also- In the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Africa.
What was Columbus looking for, for Spain? a quicker sea route to Asia by sailing west
Was there a known route to asia over sea? No. But people tryed to find one.
Where did de Soto explore and what did he discover? de Soto explored South Eastern US and he discovered the Mississippi River.
Why did John White go back to the England? They were runnning low on men and supplies
Defeated the Inca? Pizarro
Jamestown First permanent English settlement
Portugal Portuguese sailors sailed Mediterranean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean near coast of Africa Henry the Navigator Dias Da Gama
Who did Cortest defeat? Cortes
Where was he from? Italy
who defeated the Inca? Pizzaro
France interesed in exploring  New World
How long was marco polos journey 13 years
who discovereda route to america? clumbus
Why was the route dangerous Robbers
Marco Polo was born in ________? Italy
Spain rivals w/ Porutgal push for Portugal's success Columbus
But who did Columbus explore for. Spain
What cardinal direction did columbus think was faster? West
What did columbus accidentaly bump into while going west of europe to get to asia America
where did De Soto explore? SouthEastern United States.
Capitalist investments in overseas exploration led to? Commercial Revolution
Who was at war with Spain? England
How long was his journey? 13 years
[TRUE/FALSE] Spain was jealous of their rivals Portugal and tried to meet their success True
Who came along with John White familys
who defeated the aztecs? cortes defeated them
Ibo Society of eastern Nigeria which was based on the Independence of Villages
Italian Explorers influenced by Marco Polo new merchants traveled to Asia Many became rich
What did Dias discover. The tip of Africa.
Where was the first permanent English Settlement? Jamestown
How long had countries in the Mediterranean Sea been trading my ship? Centuries
what did columbus discover a route to america
Prince _____ started a school for sailors. Henry
raleigh sent who to establish a colony lane
Did Raleigh give up trying to establish a colony? Yes.
How many Indians returned with the English? 2
Who found and claimed Florida? Ponce de Leon
Columbus wanted to find a quicker route to _______, but instead foung America. Asia
when did england get its first permanent settlement 1607
Was the overland route slower or faster then the sea route? Slower
who discovered the route to America? Christopher columbus
What was the first permanent English colony in the New World? Jamestowne
cane sugar African slaves were shipped to Brazil to grow this
Hernando Cortez was a Spanish explorer; conquered the Aztecs
1st Permanent Settlement 1607-group from England settled in Jamestown, VA 1st permanent Enlgish settlement in the New World
Where was the first permanet European settlement in the New World? St. Augustine!
How long did marco polo`s journey last? 13 years
Plantations Large estates that made a large work force necessary
What lasted 13 years? Marco polos journey to china
In 1585, Raleigh sent who to establish a colony? Lane
whas the land route to asia dangerous? yes very.
Who was Virginia Dare? the governors granddaughter & the first child born born in the New World
What was invented approximately in the 1300s that made it easier to determine direction? Magnetic Compass
The Spanish and Portuguese were what? they were rivals.
lane brought how many militry men with him to explore and settle roanoke island? 100
In what year did Raleigh send Amadas and Barlowe to explore? 1584.
Who got delayed becuase of the War Marco Polo
Who did the Spanish hate? They hated the Portugese.
Who did Raleigh send in 1585 to establish a colony? Lane
Creoles A person of the European descent, born in the new world
What year did White return after the war? 1590
Who extended dias journey and found the sea route to India Da goma
On what date did Sir Walter Raleigh establish the first English colony? 1584
What explorer explored Florida and claimed it for Spain in his search for the Fountain of Youth Ponce de Leon
Sumatra The Dutch drove the English out of the spice market except for a single port on this country's southern coast
2 Indains that went to enland were? Maneteo & Wancheese
Who did Raleigh send to explore Roanoke Island? Amadas & Barlowe
What key item of Polo inspired many other people? His journal
who did raligh send to try and establish a colony again john white
what did queen elizabeth 1. tell them NOT to claim? non-christian islands.
did marco polo had a good or bad impact on other italians good
Who claimed the land in present day Pa, De, and NY/NJ? The Dutch.
Who was fearing an Indian attack? The 100 military men
The Dutch claimed what present day land in the US? PA, DE, NY/NJ
conquistador a conquerer of the new world in the 16th century
What country did Da Gamba find a sea route to go to? India
Sir Walter's colony was later known as...? The Lost Colony
Cape of Good Hope Shortcut around the southern tip of Africa to India
Were did the Portugese sail. In the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic
Who were the Indians who went to England with Amadas and Barlow? Manteo & Wanachesse
Marco Polo traveled where and how He traveled overland to china
how long was the journey? his journey lasted about 13 years.
Slaves were taken from where? They were used to produce what? 1) Africa 2) Cotton, Coffee, Sugar
How was Sir Humphrey Gilbert killed? In a storm at sea.
Who was it the defeated the the Inca? It was Pizzaro.
In 1607 a group from England settled where making it the FIRST PERMANENT English settlement in the NEW WORLD? Jamestown (in Virginia)
Was Columbus born in Spain? No he was born in Italy.
In 1584 who did Raleigh send to explore? Armads and Barlowe
Who did John White sail with in 1585 to the New World? Richard Grenville
What happened to Sir Humphrey Gilbert so that he wasnt able to explore much of the New World? He was killed @ sea
What are the names of the two Indians that returned with the English? Manteo and Wanchese.
Prince henry started waht kind of school? A sailing school for sailors.
what did Dias name the tip of Africa? cape of good harbor.
What did Hernando Cortes do? Conquered the Aztecs in Mesoamerica in 1521
who was the first cild born in rhe new world? whites granddaughter
Whi did Lane bring with him to explore and settle Roanoke Island? 100 military men
What did many sailors thry to find? a sea route to asia
What did Lane bring with him on his voyage to establish a colony? 100 military men
What did Marco Polo bring back? He brought back spices, silks, paper money, gun powder, and other goods.
what did the dutch people claim? what is now Pa. De. and Ny/Nj
What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do? Who urged the dividing? What 2 countries were divided? 1) Portugal retaining Brazil and Africa claims; Spain gets rest of Americas 2) Pope Leo V 3) Spain got anything to left of Brazil; Portugal got Brazil and to the right of it including Africa
What kind of people did Prince Henry bring in to teach his school? He brought in Astronomers, Mathmeticains, Map Makers, and Ship builders.
The French have settlement along what two rivers? The Misssissippi River and Ohio River.
What two rivers did the French claim along? The Mississippi and the Ohio
Who made the first PERMANENT english settlement in the New World? A group from england settled on Virginia at Jamestown in 1607
where did the portuguese sailiors sail in the mediterrainian sean and in the alantic ocean.
What was the Repartimiento? What was its purpose? 1) Made natives work for a certain number of days per week and still retained some land 2) To reduce the savageness on natives so people would stop complaining
Many Nations in the Mediterranean Sea area had been trading by ______ for ________. Many Nations in the Medditeranean SEa area had been trading by Ship for centuries.
What was the name of the tip of Africa Dias found? Cape of Good Hope
Did Columbas find a quicker way to India through a sea route? No, the sea route wasnt quicker.
What types of items did Marco Polo bring back from his journey? He brought back spices, silks, paper money, gun powder, and other goods that were never before seen in Europe.
what was polo and who did he impact he was italian and he impacted italians
where did the new merchants began to travel overland to asia and many became rich
What did Marco Polo bring back from China? spices, silk, paper money, gun powder and other goods never seen in Europe before
Where did Bartolomeu Dias get to in his journey and what is its name?  Southern Tip of Africa, and Cape of Good Ho
What other name did Prince Henry go by? He was also known as Henry the Navigator.
What was the style of Old Imperialism in Africa and Asia? make posts on coasts, (rhyme) but not go inland and screw the natives ( I think that's very well said =D)
Why did they bring along families this time? they thought it would be more stable and committed
What did the sails and rope riggings on the ships allow them to do? Allowed them to be quick and use the wind