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What is a mutiny?
rebellion against the proper authorities
What were navigational schools?
- Schools were created to teach sailors how to use navigation tools.
- Prince Henry of Portugal started one of the most famous schools.
- Helped improve navigation skills for future explorers.
Name the two Spanish Explorers who conquered MesoAmerica during the age of exploration?
Cortes and Pizzaro
What do we know about maps and charts?
- Early maps were not very accurate.
- Explorers like Columbus and Magellan helped improve maps.
- Cartographers (mapmakers) created more detailed charts, helping future voyages.
What is an astrolabe?
- Used to measure the stars and determine latitude (north-south position).
- Important for long sea voyages to stay on course.
Which explorer is America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
Why is Vasco Da Gama famous?
first person to sail directly from Europe to India in 1498
What is a caravel?
- A fast and maneuverable ship.
- Could sail into the wind, making long-distance exploration possible.
- Had large sails to catch more wind and travel faster.
What does motive mean?
a reason for doing something
Where was Vasco da Gama from?
Portgual
What is a sextant?
- Tool similar to the astrolabe.
- Measured the angle between the horizon and stars or the sun to find the ship's location.
Where was Ferdinand Magellan from?
Portgual
Where is Jacques Cartier from?
France
What is a compass?
- Simple tool with a needle that always points north.
- Helped sailors navigate, even far from land.
Where was Columbus from?
Italy
What is a cash crop?
a crop produced for its commercial value
Who did Cabot sail for?
England
Who did Magellan sail for?
Spain
What is circumnavigate?
sail or travel all the way around
Who did Columbus sail for?
Spain