a man who had a goal to bring back valuable trade goods from China and his his journeys left people wanting to know more about those other countries
Who is Marco Polo
100
Sailed for Spain; sailed west instead of east trying to find a route to India; instead landed in the Bahama Islands; made 4 voyages
Who is Christopher Columbus
100
The major trade route between China and other lands that was a network or route for trading
What is the Silk Road
200
an area of land ruled by another country
What is colony
200
to sail completely around something
What is circumnavigate
200
sailed to Greenland
Who is Eric the Red
200
a word that means rebirth, a period in Europe beginning about 1350 in which there was a new desire to learn about arts, sciences and the world
What is the Renaissance
200
Europeans wanted to buy goods from Asia
What is the reason explorers want to travel the Silk Road
300
Many nations or territories ruled by a single group or leader
What is Empire
300
an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many people
What is epidemic
300
sailed around Africa to India in a year long trip
Who is Vasco de Gama
300
They were sailors from Scandinavia who were probably the first Europeans to land in North America
Who were the Vikings
300
It took a long time; it was dangerous; Arabs charged a high prices; and there was extreme weather
What were the obstacles merchants faced when traveling along the Silk Road
400
the science of planning and controlling the direction of a ship
What is navigation
400
the spanish word for conqueror
What is Conquistador
400
Was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa in 1488
Who is Barolomeu Dias
400
Huts, tools, jewelry, and lamps were found in Canada. They also told sagas (verbal stories of their journeys)
What records of their attempt to settle North America did the Vikings leave behind
400
The caravel, orienteering compass, sextant, and the stern rudder
What were some of the navigational tolls and/or ship building advancements during the Age of Exploration
500
someone who buys and sells goods to earn money
What is merchant
500
a tool that measures the height of the sun or a star above the horizon
What is Astrolabe
500
Led an enormous naval fleet, which would be used to expand trade and power to China
Who is Zheng He
500
It was a new beginning in art and science, the printing press was invented this allowing books to be printed; people could learn to read and write, and people began learning about the world around them
What is the effects of the Renaissance
500
West Africa had lots of gold but no salt
What major resource did West Africa kingdoms control; which important resource did they lack