The Age Of Exploration Flashcards
1
Q
The causes of the age of exploration
A
The search for a new route to the east
Wealth and new empires
The desire to spread Christianity
Improvements in ships and navigation
Myths and legends
2
Q
What did the people believe before the age of exploration
A
The earth was flat
Monsters
Europe at centre
The world was smaller
3
Q
Why did people want new sea routes
A
Wealth for country Wealth for explorer To avoid Arab controlled trade routes Religion Inspired by the renaissance Preparer john
4
Q
What made voyages possible
A
Portuguese caravels New navigation instruments such as the Astrolabe, quadrant, crosstaff all find latitude Compass for direction Log+line for speed Lead and line for depth Portolan charts and newer maps
