Technology
This instrument shows the direction of magnetic north
What is a compass?
Thought he found India when in fact he found the Caribbean on his first of 4 voyages.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
Venetian merchant, explorer and writer
Who is Marco Polo?
The hope of finding riches, especially gold and silver
What motivated early explorers?
a muslim house of worship
This instrument made books more easily accessible
What is the printing press?
Travels by Marco Polo
What book inspired others to explore?
Discovered the Hudson River and the Hudson Bay
Who was Henry Hudson?
Listed his complaints about the Catholic Church and allegedly nailed them to the church doors.
Who is Martin Luther?
A journey to a holy place.
What is a pilgrimage?
This navigational tool was not very accurate and was based on the points of view of traders and travelers.
What are maps?
Conquered the Aztecs and explored the surrounding areas.
A direct water route through the Americas to Asia
What is the Northwest Passage?
a back to the Bible religious movement that challenged the Roman Catholic church.
What is the Reformation?
one of a series of expeditions Europeans made to regain control of Christian holy sites in the Middle East.
The Portugese designed a ship with 3 masts that could carry more cargo and travel faster.
What is a Caravel?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
Who sponsored Columbus' first voyage?
His crew was the first to circumnavigate the world
Who was Ferdinand Magellan
A form of Christianity that opposes the Catholic Church and was a result of the Reformation
What is Protestantism?
Related to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome
What is "classical"?
This instrument allowed sailors to find their latitude?
What is an astrolabe?
Set up a center for the study of exploration in Portugal
Who is Prince Henry?
aka Henry the Navigator
This conquistador gained control of the Inca Empire
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
Cannibals
What were the Caribs?
to travel completely around something, usually by water.