Lessons
Who were the first Europeans to settle in North America?
The Vikings
Astrolabe
A device used to determine location based on the position of the stars
What Europeans country led worlds explorations in the early 1400s?
Portugal
Caravels
Portuguese ships that used triangular sails to sail against the wind
Why did European want to explore the word?
Europeans had several reasons to explore the world: wanted spices from Asia, wanted to learn more about Asia and its culture, convert Asians to the Christian faith
Henry the Navigator
Portuguese prince who established a school of navigation and paid for expeditions
How did new technology benefit Portuguese exploration?
Sailor were able to travel in open seas without landmarks to guide them because of better maps and new technology
Leif Eriksson
What was the first sea route from Europe to Asia?
Portuguese sailors traveled south along the coast of Africa, setting up trading posts along the way
Portugal
Prince Henry the Navigator