Trade Routes
Why was sea trade with Africa easier for the Portuguese?
What is: They could carry goods by sea rather than through the hot, dry desert?
What shape did Christopher Columbus believe the world to be?
What is: Round?
Which Spanish ruler decided to fund Columbus's expedition?
Who is: Isabella?
Name one of Columbus's three ships.
What is: The Niña, the Pinta, or the Santa María?
What disease did many sailors get from not eating fresh fruits or vegetables?
What is: Scurvy?
Name three hazards merchants faced traveling to India by land.
What is: A long, rough journey; bandits and war bands; hostile Ottoman Turks?
How did Columbus plan to reach India?
What is: By traveling west into the Atlantic Ocean?
What was Isabella's main reason for helping Columbus?
What is: She knew the journey could make Spain very rich?
All three of Columbus's ships together were called _____.
What is: The fleet?
Name two foods that could have prevented scurvy on Columbus's ships.
What is: Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables? (Accept specific examples like oranges, lemons, cabbage)
Which explorer finally sailed all the way around Africa to reach India?
Who is: Vasco da Gama?
Columbus needed funding from rulers. Name the two rulers he approached.
Who is: The king of Portugal AND Ferdinand and Isabella (of Spain)?
Isabella funded Columbus after the king of Portugal said no. This shows she was willing to take a _____.
What is: Risk?
The Santa María was the _____ ship in Columbus's fleet.
What is: Largest/flagship?
After sailing for a long time, the sailors faced many hardships. This shows that ocean voyages were _____.
What is: Dangerous/difficult/risky?
The Ottoman Turks made this route dangerous, pushing Europeans to find a sea route instead.
What is: The Silk Road/land route to India?
Why did the king of Portugal refuse to fund Columbus's expedition?
What is: He thought Columbus would run out of food and water on the long journey?
By funding Columbus, Isabella hoped Spain would gain wealth through _____.
What is: Trade/exploration/new routes to riches?
Columbus passed these loaded with Jewish refugees as he sailed out of the Spanish harbor.
What is: Ships leaving Spain?
If Columbus's sailors had access to citrus fruits during the voyage, they could have avoided _____.
What is: Scurvy?
Explain why European explorers were so motivated to find new sea routes to India and Asia.
What is: They wanted to avoid Ottoman Turks, find wealth through trade, and gain riches for their countries?
Columbus believed the world was round, but many people doubted his plan would work. What was the main concern about his route?
What is: The distance was too far/sailors would run out of supplies/the journey was too dangerous?
Compare Isabella's decision to fund Columbus with the king of Portugal's decision to refuse. What does this tell us about leadership?
What is: Different leaders make different choices; some are willing to take risks while others play it safe; bold decisions can lead to great rewards?
Why were only three ships available for Columbus's expedition, and what does this tell us about the challenges explorers faced?
What is: Funding was limited/ships were expensive/countries had to choose which expeditions to support/exploration was risky and costly?
Describe what life was like for sailors on long ocean voyages during the Age of Exploration.
What is: They faced disease like scurvy, limited food and water, rough seas, fear, boredom, and harsh living conditions?