vocabulary
people who travel to foreign lands to spread religion
missionaries
person who develops maps
cartographer
The European country in which the Silk Road began
Italy
Who agreed to finally give Columbus the money he needed to make his first trip across the Atlantic Ocean?
The King and Queen of Spain (Ferdinand, II and Isabella I)
What was the major difference between the first map designed by Nicolaus Germanus in 1467 and the map designed by Abraham Ortelius in 1570?
North and South America were on Ortelius' map.
someone who goes on expeditions to make new discoveries
explorer
this instrument uses the stars to determine latitude
astrolabe
Besides geography, what were 2 other dangers on the Silk Road?
thieves and disease
What evidence do we have from his letter that Columbus thought he had actually found a new route to Asia?
He referred to the inhabitants as "Indians," and he claimed to have sailed the Indian Ocean.
Why was the map designed by Germanus closely accurate regarding Europe and Asia?
That area had been been explored.
traveling groups of merchants
caravan
spread of goods, ideas, language, and technology from one area to another
cultural diffusion
What technology did the Chinese want to keep other civilizations from learning?
How to make silk and blue and white porcelain
Columbus was very proud of his accomplishments after his first voyage, however, he was not happy about the outcome of the rest of his voyages. Why was he not happy? State 1 reason.
Many people on the voyages became very ill.
The people on the voyages did not discover the gold they were promised and were very angry.
A fort built by his men was burned down, and his men were killed in Hispaniola.
Which 2 Asian countries appeared to have the most to offer on the Silk Road?
China and India
the belief system which was founded in India, then spread to China, Korea, and Japan
Buddhism
anything developed that aids in discovery
technology
How is "Buddhism" an example of cultural diffusion on the Silk Road?
This belief system was founded in India but spread throughout China and into Korea and Japan.
On his second voyage to the "New World," what did Columbus speak of that would interest the Europeans?
fertile land
lots of land for homes
convenient harbors
people who may be able to be "ruled" over
What name did Columbus give to the island on his first voyage?
San Salvador
a deadly disease; took lives of nearly half of Europe
The Black Death
an instrument that shows direction
compass
How did caravans protect themselves from thieves on the Silk Road?
They hired bodyguards to protect them.
What would be a benefit for Spain to find the fastest route to Asia.
They could sell the desired goods to other European countries; wealth and power
What nickname did Columbus give to his last voyage?
High Voyage