The Age Of Exploration Flashcards
What factors motivated Europeans to explore the world and expand their territory?
Gold, Glory, God
Describe the navigational instruments we discussed in class.
Astrolabe: determine lattitude
Backstaff: Improvement of the cross-staff
Compass: Used for directions
Which country was the first to begin organized exploration? Which other countries followed suit?
Portugal was first and then came Spain
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?
A patron of voyages known for sponsoring explorations along the coast of Africa
Who was Bartolomeu Dias?
Portuguese navigator who was the first European to navigate the southern tip of Africa
Who was Christopher Columbus?
An Italian navigator who explored the Americas under Spain
Who was Vasco da Gama?
Portuguese navigator and first to reach India by sea and open trade routes with Asia
Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
Portuguese navigator who led the Spanish expedition to the East Indies.
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas?
An agreement between Spain and Portugal that gave each country a side. Spain west, Portugal east
What impacts did imperialism have on Indigenous peoples?
Europeans took away their culture and used them as slaves
What was the relationship like between Europeans and Indigenous peoples during the Age of Exploration?
Europeans believed that they were better than the indigenous
How did the European worldview change as a result of imperialism?
Most of the people in the americas were destroyed and all resources were used to benefit Europe
When did the Age Of Exploration begin and end?
15-17 century
What is Patriotism and Eurocentrism?
Patriotism: To have full faith in your country
Eurocentrism: To believe europe is the main force
What is imperialism and Expansionism?
Imperialism: To extend a country’s power
Expansionism: To expand a country’s territory or economics
What is Circumnavigation and Decolonization?
Circumnavigation: To travel all the way around the world
Decolonization: Colonies become independent
