The age of exploration

Question 1

What was the age of exploration

Answer 1

In the 15th and 16th centuries Europeans, led by the Portuguese and Spanish, began to explore other parts of the world.

Question 2

What technological developments made the Age of Exploration possible?

Answer 2

Clinker built- could be bigger
and carry more
Rudders gave more control
over steering
Used square and lateen sails which meant they could sail faster
Castles (raised structures) were built at
the front and back to help with defense

Question 3

3 important figures

Answer 3

Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Prince Henry the Navigator

Question 4

Vasco da Gama

Answer 4

Sailed for Portugal in 1498 and reached India by sailing around Africa

Question 5

Prince Henry the Navigator

Answer 5

Sailed for Spain and mapped and explored the coast of Africa

Question 6

Christopher Columbus

Answer 6

Sailed for Spain in 1492,
wanted to sail west to reach the East but instead led the European discovery of islands off the coast of the American continent

Question 7

Treaty of Tordesillas

Answer 7

The pope drew a line on the globe from north to south. Portugal got to keep everything to the east of the line while Spain got everything to the west.