Untitled Deck Flashcards
Who led the Portuguese explorations?
Prince Henry the Navigator, the third son of the King of Portugal, led the Portuguese explorations.
What was the goal of the Portuguese explorations?
The Portuguese explored along the coast of Africa, hoping to find a route to the riches of Asia and the Spice Islands.
What significant event occurred in 1489 during the Portuguese explorations?
Bartholomew Diaz rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the southern tip of Africa.
What did Vasco da Gama achieve in 1498?
Vasco da Gama sailed as far as India.
Who reached the coast of Brazil in 1500?
Pedro Cabral reached the coast of Brazil.
Who inspired the Spanish explorations?
The Spanish explorations were inspired by the great voyages of Christopher Columbus.
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy.
Who supported Columbus’s voyages?
Columbus received help from the King and Queen of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella.
What did Columbus aim to prove with his voyages?
Columbus aimed to prove the world was round by reaching Asia and the Spice Islands from the west.
What did Columbus discover in 1492 instead of Asia?
Columbus discovered islands off a new continent, the Americas, known as the New World.
How many voyages did Columbus make in total?
Columbus made three other voyages exploring the main continent.
Who were the conquistadors that followed Columbus?
Conquistadors such as Hernan Cortés and Francisco Pizarro explored and conquered the mainland.
What empire did Hernan Cortés conquer?
Cortés conquered the great Aztec Empire in Mexico.
What empire did Francisco Pizarro conquer?
Pizarro conquered the empire of the Incas in Peru.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
The treaty aimed to prevent a war between Spain and Portugal over newly discovered lands.
