Vocabulary
What is an expedition?
a trip taken with the goal of exploring
WHO explored and claimed land in North America for England (hint- he was know by two names)
John Cabot OR Giovanni Cabato
Why did Europeans search for sea routes to Asia?
Land routes were difficult, and Europeans wanted access to Asian goods and riches.
What made ocean travel dangerous for explorers?
Storms, strong waves, unknown waters, and the danger of getting lost.
What is an empire?
Lands ruled by a nation that gained control.
Examples of these would include the compass, chronometer and astrolabe....
navigational tools
WHO sailed for king Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain AND inspired other countries to claim land in North America?
Christopher Columbus
How did the printing press affect exploration?
It helped information, books, and ideas spread.
Why was it difficult for explorers to travel across oceans?
(hint- inference)
They did not have accurate maps, advanced technology, or complete scientific knowledge.
What is a treaty?
An agreement between countries or groups.
What is the time period in which European countries wanted to find new ways to travel to Asia to get goods.
The Age of Exploration
WHO invented a new way to print books and spread information?
Why did rulers support explorers?
They hoped to gain wealth, land, trade, and power.
What tool helped sailors find direction while traveling through dangerous waters?
A compass.
What is an isthmus?
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
What is a caravel?
A new type of ship that was faster than other ships and could carry more goods!
WHO developed a school of navigation and helped develop new tools for sailing?
Prince Henry
What happened after Columbus returned to Europe?
More expeditions
You decide....
Would you travel across an unknown ocean in the 1400s? Why or Why NOT
*need at least 2 reasons
answers will vary
What page of your textbook is Chapter 3 Lesson 1 on?
110
An ancient land route between Europe and Asia in which valuable goods were traded
DAILY DOUBLE: 1000 points
1. WHO wrote a book about his travels to Cathay
2. WHO realized that North America was new land
3. WHO was known for circumnavigating the world?
1. Marco Polo
2. Amerigo Vespucci
3. Ferdinand Magellan
Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas created?
Spain and Portugal wanted to divide control of lands they explored.
What ocean is west of Europe
Atlantic
What is Ms. Olson's middle name
Lynn