Explorations Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Why did rulers sponser voyages ?
A
- To find a new route to the East
- To spread Christianity
- To explore and conquer new lands
- Improvements in ships and navigation encouraged longer voyages
2
Q
What kinds of new goods did explorers discover in the New World ?
A
- turkey
- potatoes
- pineapples
- tobacco
- chocolate
- coffee
- spices
3
Q
What was the effect of the explorations on the native populations ?
A
- Ancient civilisations were destroyed and the native people were killed or taken as slaves.
- They were either killed by the explorers or died of diseases brought by the explorers
4
Q
What is an astrolabe ?
A
-It is used to find latitude using the sun.
5
Q
What is a portolan chart ?
A
-A map based on compass directions and estimated distances observed by the pilots at sea.
6
Q
What is a log and line ?
A
-Used to measure a ship’s speed.
7
Q
What is a caravel ?
A
-A ship with both square and lateen sails. It was faster and easier to manoevre. They were also clinker-built
8
Q
What country discovered the sea route to India ?
A
-Portugal
9
Q
Name to famous conquistadors and the countries the conquered.
A
Hernando Cortes-Mexico
Fransisco Pizarro- Peru
