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Caravel |
Afast sailing ship that could be steered easily and hold large amounts of cargo. |
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Astrolabe |
Aninstrument that allowed sailors to use the stars to find the latitude of theirlocation. |
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Columbian Exchange |
Anexchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Old World(Europe, Asia and Africa) to the New World (North and South America) followingthe voyages of Christopher Columbus. |
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Circumnavigation |
Sailingcompletely around something, such as the world. |
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What were the major reasons for exploration? |
A desire for new trade routes to Asia, Spread of Christianity, Fame |
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Why were countries like Spain and Portugal not happy with trade on the Silk Road through the Italian city-states? |
Italians would charge expensive fees. |
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With the capture of Constantinople, what happened to trade? |
The Ottoman Empire refused to trade with anyone other than a few Italian city-states. |
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Who successfully discovered the first all water route to Asia? |
Vasco da Gama |
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Why did Columbus want to sail west across the Atlantic? |
He argued that it would be a faster way to Asia. |
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Who successfully discovered the Americas that led to major social and cultural change? |
Christopher Columbus |
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Who discovered the first water route passed the Americas, named the Pacific Ocean, and led the first voyage to successfully circumnavigate the globe? |
Ferdinand Magellan |
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What was a negative impact of the Columbian Exchange? |
Old World diseases killed massive portions of the Native American population. |
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What was a positive impact of the Columbian Exchange? |
Healthier diets and improved health. |
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What European country is primarily responsible for beginning the Age of Discovery? |
Portugal |
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What European country is paid for Columbus' voyage across the Atlantic? |
Spain |
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What did England and France attempt to discover with their explorations? |
The Northwest Passage. |
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What did France establish in the areas they explored? |
A fur trade network with the Native Americans. |
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Who built a famous school to help train and educate people how to use maps, navigation tools, and sail ships? |
Prince Henry the Navigator |
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What were two improvements to Caravels that allowed them to sail far away from land. |
The rudder and lateen. |
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What religion did the Spanish and Portuguese spread to the new world? |
Christianity (Catholic) |
