Explorations Flashcards
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The art of the science of directing the course of a ship
Explorations
The investigation of unknown reasons
Patron
A person who pays someone to do something well
Caravel
A small Spanish or Portuguese sailing vessel
Carracks
A merchant vessel having various rigs
Naos
A ship
Compass
An instrument for determining directions
Cross- staff
An instrument for measuring evelation
Astrolabe
An astronomical instrument for checking latitude
Quadrant
Also used to measure latitude
Scurvy
A disease from lack of fresh fruit
Hardtack
Biscuits brought on board because they didn’t rot
Log & line
Measurement of speed on a boat (knots)
Cartographer
Map maker
Clinker built
Intertwining of planks so the ship had more support
Spice trade
The trade of spices
Captain
Ship leader
First mate
Second in command of the ship
Dystentery
Diarrhoea
Cape of good hope
Place in South Africa that you must round
Sponsors
People who funded a voyage of an exploration (King Ferdinand/ Queen Isabella)
How many ships did Columbus have?
3- Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Why did he stop at the Canary Islands?
To fix repairs and gather supplies
What did Columbus call the first island he saw?
San Salvador
What did he call the first people he saw and why?
Indians because he thought he had reached India
Why was Columbus sent back on another voyage after return?
Because the king and queen wanted more gold and riches
On the fourth journey, why was Columbus brought back in chains as a prisoner?
Because he was treating everyone, even the Spanish, like he was the king and he caused wars because he was an unfair ruler
what goods did Columbus bring back?
A bit of gold and “Indian” slaves
What happened on his 4th voyage?
He warned a governor of a hurricane on its way. The governor didn’t listen and 24 ships were lost. He regarded this as his greatest voyage ever.
