Chapter 13 Section 2 Flashcards
What was the main goal of sponsoring exploration in the 1400s?
The main goal of sponsoring exploration in the 1400s was that Europe’s leaders and merchants wanted a share of profitable trade, so they sponsored numerous sailing expeditions to search for an alternative sea route to Asia.
Describe caravels, and what advantage did they have over earlier ships?
Caravels were ocean-going ships that the Portuguese had pioneered. They were fast, sturdy, and easy to maneuver.
What were some tools that improved navigation, and how did they help?
Some tools that improved navigation were the astrolabe, quadrant, and magnetic compass further improved navigation. They helped explorers draw more accurate maps of their travels.
Which explorer found a direct sea route to Asia? Describe the route.
Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama sails to India, establishing a direct sea route to Asia. it started in Portugal and went all the way around Africa, stopping a couple time, across the Indian Ocean, then finally arriving in Asia.
Which explorer paves the way for England’s colonization of North America? What was he really searching for?
Italian explorer John Cabot tried to find a northwest passage through North America to Asia, He paved the way for England’s colonization of North America.
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator, and how did he encourage exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator was the son of Portugal’s king, who established a navigation school in Portugal.
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator, and how did he encourage exploration?
Prince Henry the Navigator was the son of Portugal’s king, who established a navigation school in Portugal.
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus and what was his goal?
Ferdinand and Isabella funded an expedition, led by the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus. His goal was to find a sea route to Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean.
What food was commonly eaten by the crew of a caravel?
Barrels of wine, water, hard biscuits, and salted meat were commonly eaten by the crew of a caravel.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesilla?
The purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas was to settle the dispute between Portugal and Spain. The treaty drew an imaginary line through the Atlantic Ocean.
What part of the Columbian Exchange most impacted the Native Americans?
European diseases killed more Native Americans than warfare. The native population of Central America fell from about 25 million to 2.5 million between 1519 and 1565 due to disease.
What goods were sent from Europe to the New World (east to west)?
Bananas, Pears, Peaches, Coffee Beans, Citrus Fruits, Sugarcane, and Honeybees TOBACO
What goods were sent from the New World to Europe (west to east)?
Tobacco, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Corn, Peanuts, Peppers, Beans, Squashes.
How did sugarcane and cacao unite two directions of the Columbian Exchange to make a popular product?
Sugarcane and Cacao united the 2 directions of the Columbian Exchange to make a popular product by making chocolate.
How do malaria and quinine demonstrate the Columbian Exchange?
Malaria and quinine demonstrated the Columbian Exchange because the Europeans brought the diseases and the Native Americans exchanged the medicine.
