The Age Of Exploration Flashcards
Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope ?
Bartholomew Diaz
Who sailed was first to round the tip of Africa and arrive in Calicut
Vasco De Gama
Where did Pedro Cabral Discover?
Brazil
Who set up a school for sailors at Sagres?
Prince Henry The Navigator
Where was Christopher Columbus Born?
Genoa
What Portuguese king did Christopher Columbus ask for sponsorship?
King John
Who sponsored Columbus’ voyage?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
What were the names of Columbus’ 3 Ships?
- The Nina
- The Pinta
- The Santa Maria
Who was the captain of Columbus’ voyage?
Martin Pinzon
Where did Columbus set sail from in 1492?
Palos
When was land spotted by a lookout on the Pinta?
12th October 1492
When did Christopher Columbus die?
1506
Give one reason why Europeans wanted spices?
- Cure Sickness
- Preserve Food
- Give Food Flavour
Give an example of a spice that was in high demand during the age of exploration?
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Pepper
What type of ship did the Portuguese develop?
The Caravel
Name one instrument used to measure latitude
- Cross Staff
- Quadrant
- Astrolabe
What instrument measured direction?
A Compass
What instrument measured speed?
The log and line
Where was Ferdinand Magellan killed?
The Phillipines
Where did Ferdinand Magellan sail from?
Seville
How many ships did Ferdinand Magellan have?
5
What disease was common on sailors during the age of exploration?
Scurvy
How many ships did Bartholomew Diaz have?
3
Who is America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
Where was Amerigo Vespucci born?
Florence
Where did Amerigo Vespucci die?
Seville
What did Amerigo Vespucci say?
The New World wasn’t Asia, it was a new continent
What instrument was used to measure time?
A sand hourglass
What were portolan charts?
Maps made of the coastline on voyages of discovery
What instrument was used to measure time?
A sand hourglass
What were portolan charts?
Maps made of the coastline on voyages of discovery
What was a log?
A record of the voyage kept by the captain
What was the New World?
The name given at the time to the land discovered by Christopher Columbus. It is present day north and South America
What was a mutiny?
When the crew disobeys the captain and takes over the ship.
What are straits?
A narrow passage between two land masses
What is a colony?
A country that is controlled by another, more powerful country
Who were conquistadors?
Spanish explorers
