Age of Discovery Flashcards
What countries would of been considered as a “Super Power” during the 1400’s?
- China
- Ottoman Empire
- Europe
What happened to China in the 1400’s?
- China had a powerful Navy.
- Cheng Ho travels the world.
- 1430’s China becomes isolated/ antisocial due to internal issues with the north (Mongolians), which made a Navy not important at the time.
Europe was considered or also known as the what?
The Christian West
What period was the “Age of Discovery”?
1400-1500’s
What were some of the motives for the expansion of Europe?
- Economic Motives- fluctuations in prices, trade, etc…
- Religious Motives- Crusades (Christians VS Muslims)
- National Security (Primative Arms Race)- power struggles, weapons invention/improvement
What were some of the conditions that lead to Europe’s expansion?
- Knowledge- Christopher Columbus knew the world was round while others thought differently.
- Technology- A Portuguese ship called the Caravel was used the sail through water and was better with use of the compass
- National Unity- (Spain) A Portuguese Prince (Henry The Navigator) was the leader in funding exploration of the world.
What occurred during the “Age of Discovery”?
“The Renascence”
What is the significance of Bartholomew Diaz?
He sailed around The Cape of Good Hope to show that there was a way through the continent (Prince Henry was dead by the time of the discovery).
What is the significance of V. DaGama?
In 1488 he gets in/participates in traveling and voyages.
Why did Portugal create a Navy?
…to control the straits for taxing.
What were Muslims called during the “Age of Discovery”?
Moors
What is the significance of the Reconquista (Grenada)?
In 1492 Grenada fell and it was the last strong hold for the Moors. (Christians VS Muslims)
What is the life span of Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (Italy) and lived from 1451 to 1506.
What is the life span of Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (Italy) and lived from 1451 to 1506.
When did Christopher Columbus set sail?
Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 for the new world, he took part in four voyages/trips but only touched/made port around Central America.
Who was erected the new “Super Power” by 1550?
By 1550 Spain erected as the “Super Power” until 1600’s.
What is the significance of Balboa?
In 1513 explored the Pacific Ocean.
What is the significance of Poncé DeLeon?
In 1513 Poncé DeLeon searched for the fountain of youth, he was the first European to search the east.
What is the significance of Cortez?
In 1519 Cortez defeated the Aztec Empire.
What is the significance of 1531?
In 1531 Pizarro defeated the Inca Empire.
What is the significance of 1519 Magellan?
In 1519 Magellan was credited for being the first person to circle the globe. He died during the voyage but his ships and crew return in 1522.
In 1541 who was the first European to die in the Mississippi River?
Desirous
In 1541 what did Coronado see or explore?
Grand Canyon
Between 1619 and 1860 how many slaves were brought to the U.S.?
600,000
