Age Of Discovery/Exploration Flashcards
What happened to the spice trade from india to Europe?
It was marked up significantly, making spices expensive for Europe.
What did advancements in cartography and shipbuilding do?
It facilitated exploration.
What did the Portuguese seek?
The Portuguese sought new trade routes to bypass Muslim controlled routes, which led to the discovery of new lands.
What did the treaty of tordesillas do?
It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
What did Amerigo Vespucci’s realization of a new world lead to?
It lead to the naming of America, showing the impact of exploration on global geography
What did the age of exploration result in?
The Colombian exchange, bringing new foods and goods to Europe and the Americas.
What did Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe highlight?
It highlighted the vastness of the world and the achievements of exploration
