Exploration Flashcards

1
Q

How did exploration begin

A
The demand for spices
The support of rulers through Europe 
The Renaissance 
Myths and legends
Shipbuilding and navigation
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2
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What were spices used for

A

To preserve meat

To cure illness

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3
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Why did the rulers support the explorers

A

To gain control of the spice trade
Spread Christianity
Gold and treasure

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4
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What was the spice trade

A

Muslims would find spices and sell them on more expensive to make a profit, they became very wealthy

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5
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Why did the Renaissance add to support of exploration

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They were all about new things and were interested in mapmaking (Ptolemy)

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6
Q

Name 5 instruments used for ships

A
Astrolabe 
Quodrant
Cross-Staff
Compass
Log and line
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7
Q

What did an astrolabe do

A

Measured latitude

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8
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What did a quodrant measure

A

Latitude

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9
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What did a cross staff measure

A

Latitude

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10
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What did a log and line measure

A

Speed

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11
Q

Name the features of a caravel ship

A

Watertight deck
Triangular lateen sails
Clinker built hull
Sails on shallow water

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12
Q

Sailors fears?

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Falling of edge of earth
Sea monsters
Boiling south

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13
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What dangers did sailors have

A

Disease
Storms
Hostile natives + pirates
Hunger + thirst

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14
Q

Name two disease that were common among sailors

A

Dynasty - dirty water

Scurvy - lack of vitamin C

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15
Q

What was the pay for a sailor

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$10 a month

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16
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Mutiny?

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Crew plan to kill captain