Explorers
Who was the Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?
Chrisopher Columbus
What device, used for determining direction, became essential for sailors during the Age of Exploration?
Compass
Why did European colonists enslave Native people?
to work in gold & silver mines
What are the 3 Gs?
Glory, God, Gold (goods)
Which explorer is known for looking for the fountain of youth?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Which instrument was used to measure the position of stars and help sailors determine latitude?
Astrolabe
How did European settlement impact Native American societies?
it spread contagious diseases & killed many of them
Which two explorers voyaged before 1500?
Columbus and Cabot
Name the English explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage in North America.
Henry Hudson
What type of ship, known for its speed and maneuverability, became popular during the Age of Exploration?
Caravel
Name one way that a colony is different than a settlement.
Colonies are ruled by other countries
How did the discovery of the Americas change European perceptions of the world?
it expanded knowledge of geography and cultures (maps)
Which Spanish explorer is known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortes
What navigational advancement allowed for more accurate mapping of the oceans?
Cartography
Name some of the goods Europeans brought back from the Americas
gold, silver, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, corn
Who was the LAST Spanish conquistador?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
What was the primary goal of many explorers during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes & resources
How did improvements in navigation tools affect exploration?
they allowed for longer, safer voyages
Why were Europeans looking for a faster route to the East Indies?
for trading: slik & spices
16th Century (1500-1600)