Age of Exploration Flashcards
Spanish soldier or conqueror
conquistador
a process to plan a course and find a distant location
Navigation
an instrument used to measure distance north or south of the equator
astrolabe
the movement of cultures and goods between Europe and the Americas
The Columbian Exchange
to sail completely around the world
circumnavigate
How did the compass help European explorers navigate their ships?
It told then which direction they were going.
What advantage did Portugal have for exploring the oceans and distant lands?
Its location on the western coast of Europe made it a good location from which to start
sea voyages.
How did the caravel differ from earlier ships
It was smaller, lighter, and could be more easily controlled.
How did the astrolabe improve navigation
It told sailors how far they had sailed north or south of the equator.
How did Portuguese rulers promote expeditions to explore new lands
They provided money that paid for expensive voyages
Which of the following was NOT a reason Prince Henry started his navigation school
He wanted Portuguese sailors to sail to North America.
Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella need money from trade with Asia
They had to pay for a recently fought war.
Why did Columbus name the area where he landed the West Indies
He thought he had landed near India
What did Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus have in common
Neither of them reached Asia.
What statement BEST describes the encounter between the Spanish and Native Americans?
Native Americans lost their land, were forced to work as slaves, and were killed by
war or disease.
