english explorers Flashcards
What was Prince Henry known for?
He made a school of navigation.
What was Marco Polo known for?
He was known for going to Asia by using the silk road.
What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?
His crew sailed around the world.
What was Hernan Cortes known for?
He defeated and conquered the Aztecs.
What was Henry Hudson known for?
He explored Canada and his crew staged a mutiny on him.
Why was Portugal so interested in navigation?
To make money, get spices, and find a fast route to Asia.
How did the Europeans affect the natives?
They brought diseases.
What was the silk road?
A trade route over land to Asia.
What was the Columbian exchange?
The exchange of goods back and to Europe and the “new world”
Where did the Spanish explore?
The Americas.
Where did the French explore?
Canada.
Where did the English and Dutch explore?
The Atlantic coast.
Where was the strait of Magellan and why was it important?
It’s located under the tip of south america and its important because it was an important route between the atlantic and pacific ocean.
What does circumnavigate mean?
Going around the world by boat.
What does caravel mean?
It is a boat with triangular sails and lots of storage room.
