Renaissance
What is the Renaissance?
A Time in history where many new ideas were developed
Which country became famous for exploration first?
Portugal
Who was Bartholomew Dias?
A Portuguese explorer
Who lived in Mossel Bay when Dias arrived?
The Khoikhoi
Portuguese sailors were skilled explorers.
TRUE
In which country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Which ocean borders Portugal?
The Atlantic Ocean
What was Dias searching for?
A sea route to the East around Africa
How did the Khoikhoi react when they saw Dias and his crew?
They threw stones at them
Dias reached the East during his voyage.
FALSE
What is a turning point?
This term means a major change in history.
What type of ship did Portuguese sailors use?
The Caravel
Where did Dias and his crew land?
Mossel Bay
What weapon did Dias use?
A crossbow
The Renaissance focused on learning and art.
TRUE
Ideas from this ancient civilisation inspired the Renaissance.
Ancient Greece
What invention helped sailors see far away?
Telescope
Why did Dias’s ships turn back?
The crew was sick and exhausted
Why did Dias and his crew go ashore?
To collect fresh water
The Khoikhoi welcomed Dias peacefully.
FALSE
Which invention helped spread ideas during the Renaissance?
The printing Press
Why did Europeans search for sea routes to the East?
To trade and make profit and avoid Arab lands taxes
What name did Dias give the southern tip of Africa?
The Cape of Good Hope
Why was the meeting between the Khoikhoi and Portuguese important?
It was one of the first encounters between Europeans and indigenous South Africans
Gold was used by the Portuguese to trade with the East
TRUE