This time period falls between ancient cultures and the beginnings of the world we live in today.
What is The Middle ages
100
This important Navigational tool was first used by the Chinese.
What is the compass
100
THis European ruler believed he could find a new route to Asia along the coast of Africa.
Who is Prince Henry of Portugal.
100
This man let the Protestant reformation.
Who is Martin Luther
200
This group of people were the first to reach North America.
What is the vikings
200
This term mean that goods are exchanged for goods instead of money
What is barter
200
Prince Henry open a school in is palace that was for the specific purpose of studying this.
What is Navigation
200
This was the catholic response to the reformation.
What is the Counter reformation
300
This man spent most of his life travelling in Asia. Once he returned to Europe many people became interested in the wonders of China.
Who is Marco Polo
300
These are the two major goods that were traded in Africa
What are salt and gold
300
It was important for Prince Henry to find an ocean trade route for Portugal for this reason.
What is because Portugal relied on Sea for trade.
300
This invention allowed the easy spread of ideas.
What is the printing press.
400
Historians call the time of rediscovery and new ideas this.
What is the renaissance
400
This man, the Chinese emperor who called of exploring because China had all it needed, was also known as the Chinese Christopher Columbus.
What is Zheng He
400
This type of ship had both square and triangular sails that allowed them to change directions easily.
What is a Caraval.
400
This war was fought between Christians and Muslims over land they both believed to be Holy.
What are the Crusades.
500
This man invented the printing press in 1436.
Who is Johannes Gutenburg
500
This is the route that European traders took to bring valuable jewels and spices from Asia.
What is the silk road.
500
This explorer was the first successful Man to sail around the southern tip of Africa in 1488.
Who Bartolomeu Dias
500
This Spanish city was the last Arab city held by the Moors. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella recaptured this city in what is referred to as the reconquista.