M2 L1&2 Flashcards
Who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope?
Vasco de Gama
How did the men of Columbus expedition first know they were nearing land?
The saw birds flying and floating branches.
What was the percentage of people killed during the small pox outbreak?
80-95%
Why did the Viking longships travel through rough seas better than earlier ships?
They were more stable and advanced.
What are the three ships Christopher Columbus sailed on?
Nina Pinta and Santa Maria
What is the date when Christopher Columbus set sail?
August 3, 1492
When did Christopher Columbus reach the America’s?
October 12, 1492
Enabled navigator to use the stars to chart location.
Astrolabe
Triangular sails that allowed ships to sail against the wind.
Caravels
Indicated all directions by always pointing north.
Magnetic compass
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, what did they do and how did they help Christopher Columbus?
They funded his expeditions in exchange for Catholic converts, new territories, and great riches. They had no way of knowing he would actually reach land.
Crossed Central America to discover the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco De Balboa
Leader of the first expedition to circumnavigate the world.
Ferdinand Magellan
America was named after ____________, who sailed to South America in 1501
America vespucci
Where were the vikings from?
Scandinavia
What did the Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople help do?
Made it necessary for European countries to find different sea routes.
What were some reasons the vikings did not settle in the Americas?
Attacks from Native Americans and other settlements were too far away.
How did Muslims living in India learn Portuguese?
India traded with merchants who knew Portuguese.
Whonwas Eric the Red?
Leif Erikssons’ father and an adventurer.
Where did Leif Erikssons crew land and what present-day name.
Labrador peninsula in present-day Canada.
Who were the first people to contact North America?
Vikings
Which religion during exploration was trying to be spread during this time?
Christianity
What was San Salvador called?
Holy Savior
What did slave trade do to African American communities?
What did slave trade do to African American communities?
