unit 4 Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is a Caravel?
A small, fast Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th–17th centuries.
Caravels were known for their agility and were often used for exploration.
What characterizes a Carrack?
Designed by Portugal with square & lateen sails for moving goods to Africa, India & spice islands.
Carracks were more affordable compared to other ships of the time.
What is a Fluyt?
A ship designed by the Dutch/Netherlands, built for trade and commerce with smaller crews.
The smaller crew size reduced operational costs.
How did understanding Atlantic Currents impact exploration?
It allowed easier travel from the Americas to Europe and Asia.
This understanding was similar to the comprehension of Monsoon winds.
What is meant by Sponsorship in the context of exploration?
Kingdoms and countries pay for explorers to travel and explore the new world, oceans and trade.
This financial support was crucial for funding expeditions.
Who typically provided sponsorship for explorers?
European states, specifically those with wealth, such as kings and queens.
The motivation often included the pursuit of gold, glory, and spreading faith (God).
Fill in the blank: The Carrack was designed with _______ sails.
square & lateen sails.
True or False: The Fluyt was designed by the Portuguese.
False
What were the primary motivations for sponsorship of explorers?
- Gold
- Glory
- God
These motivations reflect the ambitions of European powers during the Age of Exploration.
