Valuable Goods
What is one reason spices were valuable in Europe?
- Spices made food taste better
- They could keep food from going bad
- They were hard to get which made them expensive
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator's father?
The King of Portugal
Which route linked Europe and Asia and carried spices, silk, and luxury goods?
a) Porcelain Road
b) Silk Road
c) Spices Road
d) Luxury Road
b) Silk Road
What is Ivory made of?
The tusks of elephants
True or False
Prince Henry the Navigator was a seaman and navigator and he sponsored voyages down the coast of Africa to cut off Islam’s source of gold from south of the Sahara.
False
Which nation led by Prince Henry the Navigator led exploration along the West African coast, searching for a sea route to India?
Portugal
Which two places did these goods come from?
Africa and Asia
Where was Prince Henry the Navigator from?
Portugal
True or False
The control of maritime trade promised enormous profits and colonial expansion.
True
What were exotic woods used for?
They were used to make dyes for coloring cloth in beautiful ways and made clothing more vibrant and expensive.
How did Prince Henry the Navigator contribute to the growth of trade and navigation? Give 2
- Establish profitable colonies on under exploited islands
- His expeditions explored and mapped significant portions of the West African coast
- Established a navigation school
- Encouraged the development of new ship designs
- Encouraged navigational techniques which advanced maritime exploration
Which rulers imposed high taxes and tolls on Asian goods?
Muslim Rulers
What was the name of the first minted coins in Portugal using West African gold?
Cruzadas
Name 2 advances in navigation technology that made long sea voyages feasible.
- Astrolabe
- Marine quadrant
- Compass
- Improved ship design