Portugal Strikes First Flashcards
Who sponsored early explorations?
Prince Henry the Navigator
Where did Prince Harry sail?
South along African Coast
What was Portugal the first to do?
Begin Slave trade
Why did Prince Harry decide to raid villages?
For gold and slaves
Who did Prince Harry start the slave trade with?
local rulers
Who sponsored early explorations?
Prince Harry
Which nation-state started the slave trade?
Portugal
What is the European Caravel?
Preferred ship used by European nations during the age of discovery
What allowed more voyages to be sponsored?
Gold and slaves
What were set up for slave trade?
Trading posts and forts
Who reached India?
Vasco de Gama
Who was blown off course and ended up in Brazil?
Pedro Cabral
What did gold and slaves allow for?
Funding for more voyages
Where did Vasco de Gama reach?
India
Who is Pedro Cabral?
Someone who was blown off course and ended up in Brazil
