Columbus
Who funded Columbus' journey?
Ferdinand and Isabella, the King and Queen of Spain.
What year did the Vikings discover North America?
1000 CE/AD
What was the Line of Demarcation?
A boundary dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal.
What role did Spain play in the New World?
Who were the king and queen of Spain?
Ferdinand and Isabella
How did technology affect exploration?
It enabled longer voyages and more accurate navigation.
What is one reason the Viking discovery didn't change the world?
No one knew about it.
Who established the Line of Demarcation?
The Pope.
How did the discovery of the New World affect Europe?
Led to Europe Starting colonies and sending new explortations
Why did people think the Earth was flat?
It was socially acceptable and religious reasons
Why did Columbus believe he was headed to Asia?
He miscalculated the size of the Earth and the distance to Asia.
What technological advancements were lacking in Europe?
Navigation Tools
How did the Line of Demarcation affect Spain and Portugal?
It granted Spain rights to the Western Hemisphere and Portugal to the East.
How many journeys did Amerigo Vespucci take to the Americas ?
4
Columbus was a man of great what?
Determination
What conflicts arose during Columbus' journeys?
Disputes with other Spanish leaders and poor treatment of indigenous people.
What did the Vikings believe about the Earth's shape?
They believed it was flat
What was the impact of the Pope's decision?
It formalized territorial claims and reduced conflict between Spain and Portugal. It avoided War.
What does circumnavigate mean?
To travel all the way around the world.
Why is it important to know who, when and where an explorer did what they did?
It gives us context to better understand the event.
What happened to Columbus after he returned to Spain?
He was put under house arrest.
Where did the Vikings first land?
Greenland and parts of Canada
Why was the Line of Demarcation significant for exploration?
It shaped the colonial empires of Spain and Portugal.
Who was the British explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage ?
Henry Hudson
What three countries searched for the Northwest Passage?
France, Holland, and England