Vocabulary
An instrument that allowed explorers to pinpoint the magnetic north
Compass
As sailors traveled the world, the kept these to help them on their journey
Maps
What year did Columbus start his voyage
1492
What continents did Vespucci discover
North and South America
The trade of plants, animals, people, diseases, technology, between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
Columbian Exchange
To travel around something, in this case the world
Circumnavigate
Navigation
What continent was Columbus set to travel to?
Who was American named after
Amerigo Vespucci
What three continents were involved in the Columbian Exchange
America's, Europe, Africa
Someone who sets off to discover something or somewhere new
Explorer
Device for measuring angles of the stars and sun
Quadrant
The king and queen that financed his voyage
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
The first explorer to Circumnavigate the world
Ferdinand Megellan
Who is the Columbian Exchange named after
Christopher Columbus
Spanish explorer who set sail to explore and conquer new areas in the name of Spain
Conquistador
Building or community built in the name of Spain with purpose of converting Native Americans to Christianity
Mission
3 ships Columbus traveled on
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Which of Megellans ships made it the full voyage around the world
The Victoria
Although good, what was the main issue with the exchange
Disease
Water route through North America that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific ocean, that was never found
Northwest passage
Measures the angle of the sun and stars to measure distance
Astrolabe
What modern countries did Columbus explore
Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, DR
What year did Megellan's voyage start
1520
What ocean did the exchange take place over