The Age Of Exploration Flashcards

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The causes of the age of exploration

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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

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What did the people believe before the age of exploration

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The earth was flat
Monsters
Europe at centre
The world was smaller

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Why did people want new sea routes

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Wealth for country
Wealth for explorer
To avoid Arab controlled trade routes 
Religion
Inspired by the renaissance 
Preparer john
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What made voyages possible

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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
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