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History Term 2 Flashcards

1
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When was the renaissance

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15th - 16th century

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2
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What happened in the fifteenth to sixteenth century

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The people began to :

Invent
Think about things
Paint
Build
Explore

much more than they had done in the past

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What is a was to describe the renaissance

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A period of major invention and creativity in Europe

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4
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Different cultures inspired people to what in the renaissance

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Ideas from different cultures inspired people in the Renaissance to:

Make beautiful buildings and artworks
Invent useful things
Think about science
Travel and explore the world

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5
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How did the Europeans first make contact with the Arab world and Africa
( one word )

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Trade

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6
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How did the people in Venice get the money to commission artists

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They bought spices from the Arab traders and then resold those at a higher price
This gave them a lot of money

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What did the people in Venice do with the money they gained from reselling the herbs

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They commissioned artists to build beautiful buildings and paint pictures. The ideas they got from the Arab traders also influenced the things that they made and invented

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8
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What time period does the 15th century refer to?

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1401 A.D. to 1500 A.D.

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9
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Where did the gold come from?

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Africa

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10
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Where did the spices come from?

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India

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11
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List five causes of change in Europe in 15 and 16 century

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They began to build, they began to think, they began to explore, they began to paint, they began to invent

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12
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Explain what is meant by the word renaissance

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A period of major invention and creativity in Europe

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13
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Discuss the impact the trade head on Europe during the 15th and 16th century

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Through trade ,Europe made contact with the Arab world world and Africa, and came into contact with different cultures . ideas from these cultures inspired them to make beautiful buildings and artworks, invent useful things, think about science and explore the world.

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14
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How did trade enrich the cities of Venice and Genoa

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Italian traders bought spice and gold from Arab traders. They resolve these in Europe at very high prices. From the profit that they made, they became rich.They used their wealth to commission artists to build beautiful buildings and paint pictures

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15
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Where do historians believe gunpowder was invented

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China

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16
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What does gunpowder help European do?

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explore

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17
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What does the magnetic field do to a magnet

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It makes it so that it always points north

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18
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Historians think that someone ( from where though ) wrote down the directions north, south, west, east and named north as the (⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️)direction in which a magnetic needle pointed

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ shows the question

A

Italy

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19
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Think of a motivation quote

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You can do this

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20
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What is a cartographer

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A person who draws maps

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21
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Why was gun powder be a useful invention for the Europeans who wanted to explore the world and find the routes and goods

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Gunpowder made impossible for Europeans to force the nations living a long day journey to allow them to pass. And to set a ports for finding food and water.

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22
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Why was the compass an important invention?

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It helps sailors read a map to find north, and find their way during long journeys so that they wouldn’t get lost and wouldn’t need fear of getting lost

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23
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Discuss how Using a map and compass made it easier for travelers from Europe to explore the world

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Sailors were able to plan their course on a map and travel to their destination in a shorter space of time

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24
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Why did the Europeans want to explore the world?

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There are many reasons why the Europeans wanted to explore the world

The most important reason was:
to find a way to get spices and other treasures they needed from the east so that they did not have to pay the higher prices the Arab traders charge them

The other reason is :
the Europeans wanted to spread the Christianity religion to people all over the world

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25
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How many people can the boat Caravelle carry

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20

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26
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What is a caravel a good design for?

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Long voyages in rough seas

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27
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What could the caravel do?

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It carry 20 people and could move quickly and easily in the water
European explorers now had ships as well as instruments and maps that they needed to explore the world

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28
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What did the Portuguese want to do during the renaissance?

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The Portuguese wanted to travel to new places during the renaissance

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29
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What features made the caravel a good ship for exploring the world

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It was good for a long journey trips
Manage well in rough sea
Move more easily through water
And it could carry more people

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30
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Why did the Portuguese want to explore the world?

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They wanted to find a way to get spices and treasures so that they wouldn’t have to pay the high prices. The Arab traders charge them. This would make them more money.

They wanted to spread the Christian religion to people all over the world

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31
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa

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In 1503 to 1506

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32
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When was Leonardo da Vinci born?

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On 15 April 1452

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33
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Where was Leonardo da Vinci born

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Vinci, Italy

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34
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What happened in 1469

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Leonardo da Vinci begin apprenticeship with Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence

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35
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What did Leonardo da Vinci invent

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Machines and engineering projects
He designed a helicopter

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36
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Was Leonardo da Vinci one of the firs5 people to study human anatomy

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Yes

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37
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What happened to Leonardo da Vinci in 1478

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He became an independent master artist in Florence

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38
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What happened to Leonardo da Vinci in 1482

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He began working for the Duke of Milan

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39
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What did Leonardo da Vinci do in 1490

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He made the vitruvian man

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40
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint the last supper

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1495 - 1498

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41
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What happened to Leonardo da Vinci in 1499

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He returned to Florence and began working for Cesare Borgia

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42
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint Mona Lisa

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1503 - 1506

43
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What happened to Leonardo da Vinci in 1506

A

He returned to Florence

44
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What did Leonardo da Vinci do in 1513-1516

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He went to Rome and worked for Pope Julius 2 . and continue to work on paintings and drawings including the St. John the Baptist

45
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What happened to Leonardo da Vinci in 1517 - 1519

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He moved to France, where he served as the court artist for king Francis 1. during this time he continued working on drawings and sketches.

46
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When did Leonardo da Vinci die and where

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He died in Amboise , France , 2 May 1519

47
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa

A

In 1503 to 1506

48
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When did Leonardo da Vinci draw the the vitruvian man

A

In 1490

49
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint the “ the last supper “

A

1495 - 1498

50
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When did Leonardo da Vinci paint the ‘ St John the Baptist

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1513-1516

51
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What is Leonardo da Vinci famous for

A

Mona Lisa
The Last Supper
The vitruvian man
St. John the Baptist

52
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Who was the first European trader who sailed to find a way around the east of Africa

A

Bartholomeu Dias

53
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When did Bartholomeu Dias leave Lisbon and with whom

A

Bartholomeu Dias left Lisbon in 1487 with his crew of sailors

54
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How far did Bartholomeu Dias and his crew get before turning back for Portugal

A

They got as far as Algoa bay ( Port Elizabeth )

55
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When did Vasco da Gama leave Portugal for India

A

1497

56
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Did Vasco da Gama make it to India

A

Yes

57
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Where in India did Vasco da Gama and his crew get to

( and when )

A

Port of Calicut in 1498

58
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How many ships did Dias take

A

3

59
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How may ships did da Gama take

A

4

60
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When did da Gama leave with his boats

A

July
1497

61
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Where was da Gama’s first stop

A

Cape Verde islands

62
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Did Dias sail far or close to the African coast

A

Close

63
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Why did da Gama sail far from land

A

To avoid strong winds

64
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Who left a ship in Walvis bay

A

Dais

65
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Who bought an oxe from the Khoikhoi

A

Da Gama

66
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Where did Dais get fresh food and water

A

Mossel bay

67
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Who shows Da Gama how to use a monsoon wind to sail to India

A

An Arab sailor

68
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When did Da Gama reach India

A

May
1498

69
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Did Bartholomew Dais reach India

A

No

70
Q

Who reached India
Dais or Da Gama

A

Da Gama

71
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Why do you think Dias’s sailors got afraid and turned back

A

The storms

72
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Could Da Gama have reached India without help from other people

A

No

73
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When did Dais land at mossel bay

A

In 1488

74
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When did dais and his men first call mossel bay
Why

A

Bay of Cowherders
Beacause of the many cows they saw

75
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Why couldn’t Dias communicate with the cow herders

A

The herders spoke no language Dias and his crew could understand

76
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When were the Dutch the most important traders in Europe

A

In 1590

77
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Why did the Dutch decide sail around the cape themselves

A

They saw how rich the Portuguese got from trade with India

78
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What does VOC stand for

A

Dutch east India company

79
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What are the abbreviations for Dutch east India company

A

VOC

80
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Where did the sailors that sailed down from Dutch keep their belongs, what was their ship meant to carry

A

In a single chest and their ship was meant for cargo

81
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What happened to the sailors on the ship

A

Many got sick and died

82
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Why did many sailors get sick and die

A

The food went bad and there was no fresh meat or vegetables to eat

83
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How many people went with Jan van Riebiek

A

90 men women and children went to the cape

84
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Why was Jan van Riebiek sent to the cape with 90 other people

A

He was sent to build a fort and plant gardens so that the passing sailors could get fresh fruit and vegetables

85
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When did Jan van Riebiek write his first letter to the V.O.C

A

19 June 1652

86
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What is meant by the term VOC

A

The Dutch, East India Company, a Dutch company

87
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Who are the most important traders around 1590?
A) the Italians
B) the Dutch
C) the Portuguese

A

B

88
Q

What encouraged the Dutch sailors to explore?

A

Saw how rich Portuguese got from trade with India
They wanted to find their own route to India to make money

89
Q

Why do you think they wanted to keep soldiers and bulldog forts ?

A

Keeping soldiers would provide them with protection and safety
The Fort allowed sailors to take a break from the rough conditions on board a ship

90
Q

What was Jan van Riebiek told to do at the cape

A

Build a fort and plant gardens

91
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What happened that cause the Dutch government to send Jan van Riebiekto the cape

A

The sailors were getting sick because they weren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals

92
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What effect do you think Jan van riebieks settlement will have on the VOCs sailors

A

They will be able to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables and meat, which will keep them healthy

93
Q

The Renessance was known as a great time of change, and _____________________ in Europe

A

Creativity the renaissance to took place

94
Q

In what century did the renaissance take place?

A

15th and 16th centuries

95
Q

Gunpowder was originally used to

A

Chase away evil spirits

96
Q

The Mona, Lisa, and the last supper famous paintings by

A

Leonardo da Vinci

97
Q

Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of

A

Fresh food

98
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Who was Vasco de Garma?

A

A Portuguese explorer who successfully reached India in 1498

99
Q

Who was Bartholomew dais

A

A Portuguese explorer who erected a Stone Cross (padrao)

100
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Who was Jan van Riebiek

A

A Dutch explorer who reached the cape of good hope in 1652

101
Q

Who is Leonardo da Vinci?

A

And Italian scientist, artist and inventor

102
Q

Gunpowder originated in India
True or false?

A

False

103
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Jan van riebiek was from Portugal
True or false

A

False

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