Age Of Explaration Flashcards
What was the key reason for the age of exploration
To make a lot money and gain control over the spice trade
Who was prince henry the nevagitor
He was a portguese prince and explorer who founded a navagation school in sagres Portugal where he brought together Scolars, Sailors and Navagatiors. He was born in 1394 , died 1460.
Who was Christopher Colulmbus
He was a Italiain Explorer and Navagatior who made 4 Voyages to the Caribbean, Central, and South America. His first Voyage in 1492 led to the discovery of the new world. Born 1451, Died 1506
Hernan Cortes
He was a Spanish Conquistadore and Explorer who led the expediation that conquered the Aztec Empier in what is now Mexcio. Born 1485, Died 1547.
Franciso Pizarro
He was a Spanish Conquistadore who led the expediation that conquered the Inca Empire ( Peru). Born 1471 Died 1541
Bartolomeu Dais
Was a Portuguese who was best known for being the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa in 1488 which he named the cape of good hope. This navigation of this route opens up a direct sea route to Asia. Born 1450, Died 1500.
Name 3 Navigation Instruments
Astrolabe , Quadrant, Log and Line
