Vocabulary
nomad
a person who travels from place to place in search of food
navigator
a person who plans the direction of a ship
Why do you think early explorers studied astronomy and geography?
Both of those will help the explorers to navigate
who is Marco Polo?
He is an explorer who was traveling to find a shorter route to Asia
what did viking leaders wear?
helmets made of animals and metal armor with animal coats
glacier
a huge sheet of ice
compass
an instrument that shows direction
What did students learn in Prince Henry's school?
geography, astronomy, and how to use a compass
Who is Christopher Columbus?
He is an explorer who was also in search of a shorter route to Asia but he discovered new lands instead.
Why did Vikings explore other areas?
For settlement and trade
civilization
the way of life of a person in one place and time
geography
the study of climates and land forms
What year did Chirstopher Columbus discover North America?
1942
What information did Marco Polo take back from Asia to Europe?
Information about visiting Asia and spices, silk, jewels, carpets, and other goods he found there.
How did the Vikings arrive in America?
Boats
empire
the territories and people under the control of one ruler
astronomy
the study of stars and planets
Who is Erik Erikson?
A viking leader
Why were some European traders interested in Marco Polo's adventures?
They also wanted to find a shorter route to Asia so they could trade in the goods he described
Why were the Portuguese interested in exploring the continent of Africa?
To get to Asia for its valuable goods
colony
a settlement ruled by people from another land
vikings
seagoing warriors
What is the Colombian Exchange?
This increased nutrition and variety of foods
What happened when Christopher Columbus landed in North America?
He met people he called Indians because he thought he landed in the East Indies.
What did Columbus hope to find on his voyage?
The shortest route to Asia