Exploring the world Flashcards
When did the British start exploring the world
As the tudor age began in the early 1400’s
What where the reasons of the exploration
Money was one of the main objectives but they also wanted valuables and a new way to get to india to trade
What the British did buy with there valuables that got from exploring
They bort silk cloth, spices perfumes,jewels and porcelain with there wealth they gained from there exploration
What did the british find when they tried to find the new trade route
The new land witch today is america
What new technology did the british discover walst they where exploring
They had new ways to navigate and they even had better sales. The new way to navigate was made by the Greeks called “astrolabe”
How did columbus get his money to explore the world
He first try to borrow money from the king of portugal,france and england. but they all refused.But he tempted the queen of spain with gold and she gave in a give him money for the trip
When did columbus land on america/ the new land
He didnt first he landed on an island of the shore of america and named it “san salvador” meaning “holy savior”
When did columbus arrive at america/ the new land
He didnt first he landed on an island of the shore of america and named it “san salvador” meaning “holy savior”
Who changed the history of world exploration
Christopher Columbus (see source B page 39 in textbook)
How many men did queen isabella of spain give columbus on his expedition
100
