The age of Exploration Flashcards
1
Q
What were the motives?
A
~ God - to spread Christianity
~ Gold - to aquire wealth
~ Glory - to become famous
2
Q
What new ship did the Porteugese develop?
A
The Caravel, it had laten sails (to sail against the wind) and the planks overlapped (clinker building).
3
Q
Why did the Porteugese name the tip of Africa “ The Cape of Good Hope”?
A
They were hopeful of reaching the valuable spices of Aisa in the future.
4
Q
What was the Treaty of Tordessilas?
A
The Pope drew a line giving Spain and Portugal areas of the world to explore. Portugal could explore the east of the line. Spain got lands to the west.
5
Q
Who was the first European to sail to India?
A
Vasco da Gama
