Topic 2.2 Flashcards
AGE OF EXPLORATION
(15TH-17TH CENTURY)
3 Gs
- God = Christianity
- Gold = Trade
- Glory = Colonialism
When did the voyage start?
SEPTEMBER 20, 1519
PURPOSE OF THE VOYAGE
- Discover the route to Spice Island
- Monopolize the Spices
- Glory to Spain
- Earth is not flat
- To fulfill Magellan’s dream
BOATS
Trinidad
San Antonio
Conception
Victoria
Santiago
Captain of Trinidad
Ferdinand Magellan
Captain of San Antonio
Juan de Cartagena
Captain of Conception
Gaspar de Quesada
Captain of Victoria
Luis de Mendoza
Captain of Santiago
Juan Serrano
Experienced starvation
ALANTIC OCEAN
San Antiono, Conception, Trinidad (Santiago sunk)
SOUTH AMERICA
Discovered Strait of Magellan
OCTOBER 21, 1520
Where did they discover Strait of Magellan?
Argentina
They got food and supplies
PACIFIC ISLAND OF GUAM
“Island of Thieves”
LANDRONES ISLAND “MARIANAS ISLAND”
Small boats got stolen
LANDRONES ISLAND “MARIANAS ISLAND”
DATE AND PLACE: Ferdinand Magellan decided land in another uninhabited island for greater security where they could rest for few days
SAMAR (ZAMAL) - March 16, 1521