Vocabulary
What is scurvy?
a sickness
What is a saga?
an adventure story told about brave deeds
Where was the place that Leif Erikson found, called Vinland?
Modern day US
Why did it take so long for europeans to explore?
1. They thought the world was dangerous with sea monsters.
2. They thought the sun was so hot it would boil the sea.
3. Their ships were slow.
4. Lack of maps.
5. They didn’t care to explore the unknown.
How is he similar to Columbus?
What is a cartographer?
map maker
What is a compass?
a tool used for navigation
Who was the first explorer to find America?
Leif Erikson
Why was there a surge of exploration in the late 1400's? (categories)
Technology, politics, economy
What were John Cabot's accomplishments?
Found cod-fishing grounds
What is a monarch?
King or queen
What is a caravel?
An old ship
Who did Columbus get to pay for his voyage?
King and queen of spain
What was one technological reason for the surge in exploration?
Maps, ships, compasses
Who was Leif Erikson's father?
Erik the Red
What is navigation?
the study of how to plan and control the course of a ship
What is political?
relating to the government
What were columbus' 3 ships?
What was one political reason for the surge in exploration?
Wanted more power
Where did Columbus first land?
The bahamas
What is renaissance?
An age of thought, learning, art and science
What is economical?
managing goods and services for financial reasons
What did Amerigo Vespucci discover for portugal?
Modern day Brazil
What was one economical reason for the surge in exploration?
Name the 3 explorers in the correct Chronological Order
Erikson, Columbus, Vespucci, Cabot