Christopher Columbus
king of this country turned down his request to pay for his voyage
Portugal
Led an expedition of three ships through a fierce storm to explore the western coast of?
Africa
Where he was killed...
Philippines
title of Hernán Cortés
conquistador
People who buy or sell goods
merchant
King and queen who finally agreed to become Christopher's patrons
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Ten years later he followed Dias's route around Africa
Vasco da Gama
Number of his ships that made it back to Spain
One
Where did he journey to?
Mexico
a tool measuring the height of the sun or a star above the horizon
astrolabe
How many men sailed on 3 different ships on their first journey
90 men
What was the area around the tip of Africa named?
The Cape of Good Hope
Length of time it took before reaching land after finding the Pacific Ocean
4 months
When did he journey to Mexico?
1519
Buying and selling humans as property
slave trade
Reason Columbus was sailing
to find a new route to Asia
What were the items sought after for trade
spices and silk
What did Magellan's trip prove about sailing to Asia?
That you could circumnavigate the globe
What did he do to Moctezuma?
took him as a prisoner
an adapted ship that was smaller and lighter, had triangular sails to better control the wind, waterproofed wood, and decks without gaps
caravel
Total number of miles Columbus made in all 4 journeys
close to 30,000 miles
Did Prince Henry fund Dias's trip
No he died 27 years before
What was Magellan's purpose for his expedition?
exploring more trade routes
What was built on Tenochtitlán?
Mexico City
a person who gives money to support another person or cause
patron