Exploration Flashcards
How did exploration begin
The demand for spices The support of rulers through Europe The Renaissance Myths and legends Shipbuilding and navigation
What were spices used for
To preserve meat
To cure illness
Why did the rulers support the explorers
To gain control of the spice trade
Spread Christianity
Gold and treasure
What was the spice trade
Muslims would find spices and sell them on more expensive to make a profit, they became very wealthy
Why did the Renaissance add to support of exploration
They were all about new things and were interested in mapmaking (Ptolemy)
Name 5 instruments used for ships
Astrolabe Quodrant Cross-Staff Compass Log and line
What did an astrolabe do
Measured latitude
What did a quodrant measure
Latitude
What did a cross staff measure
Latitude
What did a log and line measure
Speed
Name the features of a caravel ship
Watertight deck
Triangular lateen sails
Clinker built hull
Sails on shallow water
Sailors fears?
Falling of edge of earth
Sea monsters
Boiling south
What dangers did sailors have
Disease
Storms
Hostile natives + pirates
Hunger + thirst
Name two disease that were common among sailors
Dynasty - dirty water
Scurvy - lack of vitamin C
What was the pay for a sailor
$10 a month
