Ch.5 Study Guide Flashcards
What were the MAIN reasons for the desire to explore?
They had a desire to expand trade, expanding the gold supply and also expanding Christianity. The previous routes were dangerous; along with high prices for goods.
Why did the Europeans need to expand their gold supply?
Because their currency was made out of silver and gold coins, and their mines were running out of those resources.
What was the battle of Diu; who won and why?
The battle of Diu was a battle between Arab merchants and the Portuguese. The Portuguese won because they had cannons.
Who was the first person to successfully circumnavigate the globe and what route did they take?
Ferdinand Magellan; and he went South around South America into the Pacific Ocean.
What was the Silk Road and why was it so important int the Age Of Exploration?
A trade route to Asia; and it was important because the Europeans wanted to find a “new” Silk Road because of high prices and dangerous routes.
What were Prince Henry’s beliefs about other cultures and other people?
He believed that European Christians were superior to all other groups.
Who set up a center where explorers could share their knowledge and create new navigational instruments?
Prince Henry.
Who discovered North America?
Christopher Columbus when he was sailing West.
Who did Prince Henry feel threatened by?
The Muslim people; he felt threatened that they would spread their religion, when he wanted his to be the one and only.
True or false: European contact with other cultures was often peaceful.
False; the slave trade, Christian assimilation, genocides of culture, residential schools, etc.
What is a Patron?
A person who pays others for their services.
Define Circumnavigate
To travel around the entire globe by ship.
Define Monarch/ Monarchies.
Kings and Queens (rulers).
What were some positive and negative effects of the Age of Exploration?
Positive- fur trade, new navigational tools, new items, new worldview/way of life, fur trade, economics, etc.
