Age Of Exploration Flashcards
Why did the age of exploration begin? (Causes)
New ships: the Caravel ship was developed, which was faster and stronger than before
New technology: new developments in navigation like compasses and quadrants helped sailors on long journeys
To find a new route to the east: after the ottomans captured Constantinople, Europeans could no longer travel to the east
To increase a country’s wealth
To spread Christianity
Write an account of Christopher Columbus
Points:
- 1451-1506
- He believed Earth was round
- Convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to sponsor him
- Left in August 1492, with the Pinta, Santa Maria and the Niña.
- Unhappy voyage with mutiny
- October 1492 reach land, think it’s India, named it San Salvador
What were the consequences of colonisation?
- Spain became wealthy from the Americas
- Native people died of European diseases
- Natives made slaves
- Native language and religion died
