Section 2.1- Europeans Set Sail Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Europe want to find a sea route to Asia?
A
- Europeans interested in new goods and places
- Wanted to settle new colonies to expand land amounts to get power.
2
Q
Who was Leif Eriksson and why is he important?
A
- Viking sailor
- Found present- day Canada
- Created N.American settlement, but areas isolation and natives prompted Vikings to return to Europe.
3
Q
What are the reasons for Exploration?
A
1) Trade
2) Religion
3) Curiosity
4
Q
What is an Astrolabe?
A
- helps use the stars to chart location
5
Q
What are some main ideas to know during this period of time?
A
1) Vikings were first Europeans to reach North America.
2) Prince Henry the Navigator made a school for sailors, helped with financial support for the Portuguese.
3) Portuguese sailed around Africa, found sea route to Asia.
6
Q
Who is Bartolomeu Días ?
A
- Portuguese navigator
- Found Cape of Good Hope
7
Q
Who is Vasco de Gama?
A
- Sailed around cape of good hope and found India.
8
Q
What began the slave trade?
A
- Portuguese negotiated for gold, ivory and slaves
- begins slave trade
- New trade increased Portugal’s wealth and power, even though slaves were enduring brutal living conditions.
- Other European countries want more power.
