Vikings and Exploration
Skilled seafarers from Scandanavia
Norse Explorers or Vikings
His efforts helped the Age of Discovery by training explorers and improving sailing techniques.
Prince Henry the Navigator
God, gold, glory
_______ were a highly sought commodity by Europeans for their flavor
Spices
This area is recognized as the place where the Vikings established one of their earliest settlements.
Newfoundland
This tool was used by sailors to determine their latitude while at sea by measuring stars.
Astrolabe
The pursuit of wealth and gold was a primary __________ ___________ .
Economic Motive
The explorer's crew decided not to continue their journey
Bartolomeu Dias'
_______ was key continent attracting extensive European trade during historic times.
Asia
Viking expedition leader who led others to Vinland
Leif Erikson
Their design made them perfect for exploring and maritime travel across oceans.
Caravels
Europeans sought these to access valuable resources and expand their power.
New Trade Routes
De Gama's voyage was sponsored by which European power?
Portugal
Exploration sparked the development of a __________-________ economic system focused on wealth.
Trade-based
_______ was a key reason motivating Vikings to seek new territories and resources.
Trade
This explorer first sailed around Africa's tip, opening new sea routes.
Bartolomeu Dias
______ is the desire for national pride and fame, inspiring unity and honor among people.
Definition of Glory
De Gama's sea route to India was necessary due to what historical event in 1453
Silk Road
These are territories controlled by a foreign power
Colonies
__________ represents one of the earliest European presences in North America, predating Columbus.
Vinland
This place marked an important milestone in sea navigation for those sailing east.
Cape of Good Hope
The ________ trade was centered in Asia and the East Indies, connecting several continents.
Spice Trade
De Gama helped established this type of empire
A maritime trade empire