Chapter 22 Flashcards
Astrolabes
Matthew Bagby
Soon replaced cross sails and back sails; simplified version of compass; used by Greek and Persian astronomers to determine the latitude; they did this by measuring the angle of the sun or the pole star above the horizon
Sternpost Rudder
Matthew Bagby
Chinese invention that spread across the Indian Ocean, and Europeans found out through Arab ships in the Mediterranean.
Magnetic Compass
Matthew Bagby
Most important navigational instrument; Chinese invention of the Tang or Song dynasty in the 11th century
Square Sails
Matthew Bagby
Enabled them to take full advantage of a wind blowing from behind them but did not work in cross winds
Triangular Lateens sails
Matthew Bagby
Vary maneuverable and can catch winds from the side as well as from behind; a combination of these and a square sails allowed sailors to sail wherever they want and gave them an ability to advance against the wind by sailing across it which was crucial for exploration and uncooperative winds.
This person conquered lands for the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean Basin and SE Asia.
Alfonso d’Alboquerque
Thomas DeLong
This person sailed past the Cape of Good Hope in 1488.
Bartolomeu Dias
Thomas DeLong
This Portuguese prince sponsored lots of early exploration.
Prince Henry the Navigator
Thomas DeLong
This person led the first voyage to circumnavigate the world, but died before it was completed.
Ferdinand Magellan
Thomas DeLong
This explorer was the first European to cross the Isthmus of Panama and reach the Pacific from the New World.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Thomas DeLong
What is the volta do mar?
Venteicher
Portuguese strategy “return through the sea” enabled them to sail from the Canaries to Portugal. Sailed in open ocean until they found a westerly wind. Much faster and safer
What is the astrolabe?
Venteicher
a simplified version of instrument by Persian and Greek astronomers to determine latitude
Why were triangular lateen sails better than square sails?
Venteicher
they worked better in cross winds
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Venteicher
Named after Columbus.
Global diffusion of plants, animals, human populations, and disease pathogens.
Created links between previously independent time zones and permanently altered the world’s human geography and natural environment.
Which were the two main joint-stock trading companies?
Venteicher
English East India Trading Company
Dutch United East India Company (VOC)
What was the wealthy family who hired the adventurer Yermak that began Russian expansion in 1581?
Dalinghaus
Stroganov family
Maluku
Rall
Produced cloves and nutmeg that was highly valued in Europe
Calicut
Rall
Indian port. Vasco da Gama arrived here saying he wanted Christians and spices
Cape of Good Hope
Rall
Southernmost point of Africa. Entry way into Indian Ocean
Ceuta
Rall
Moroccan port. Conquered by Prince Henry of Portugal. Used to establish other port cities down the western coast of Africa.
Indian Ocean
Rall
Center for Eurasian trade. Beginning with Portugal in 1500 it was controlled by European powers
These people of Siberia revolted against Russian oppresion in 1642
Dalinghaus
Yakut people
This Caribbean tribe was the first group of indigenous people of the Americas to come into contact with Christopher Columbus
Dalinghaus
Taino
European mariners
Dalinghaus
created globe-girdling networks of transportation, communication, and exchange that supported cross-cultural interactions much more systematic than earlier times
Russian explorers
Dalinghaus
Their expanision was mostly land-based until, later, around the 18th century, they started exploring the Pacific Ocean
Joint-Stock Company
Vinsant
A company that allows private people to own a share of the company. Little to no Government influence. Ex. East India Trading Company and VOC.
Spice Islands
Vinsant
Small Group of Indonesian Islands that specialize in production of spices. They were constantly fought over by European Powers
Population Growth
Vinsant
Despite new plagues brought to the Americas, the globalization of maize and potatoes in particular allowed for the population to from 455 million in 1500 to 900 million in 1800