The Age of Exploration and Conquest Flashcards
1
Q
What were the reasons to explore
A
The influence of the Renaissance:
The stories of Marco Polo:
New trade routes:
The fall of Constantinople:
Desire for empire:
Spreading Christianity:
2
Q
What was some of the new equipment used for navigation
A
A quadrant and an astrolabe, a compass a log and line & a line and lead weight
3
Q
What was a caravel
A
It was large and sturdy enough to make long voyages and able to sail in all winds.
4
Q
What were some features on the caravel ship
A
lateen or triangular sail
mainsail
castle
captain’s cabin
rudder
anchor
foremast
5
Q
What is mutiny
A
sailors rebelling against their captain
6
Q
What were the diseases the sailors got on their voyages
A
typhoid fever & scurvy,
