Causes of the Age of Exploration
What were the three major reasons for Europeans to explore during the Age of Exploration?
to find gold and riches, explore and claim new lands, and to spread Christianity. (Gold, God, Glory)
Portugal began a cruel trade activity in Africa called __________.
the slave trade/slavery
this is another name for a Spanish Explorer/Soldier
conquistador
What does the Geocentric theory state?
Earth is the center of the universe
Who sold Europeans the first African slaves?
African Kings
The first country to launch large-scale voyages of exploration.
Portugal
What was the result of shipbuilding technology of the Portuguese in the 1400's. (hint: what was the name of the new kind of ships that was was created?)
A. Caravel
B. Rudder
C. Sailboat
Caravel
This explorer for Spain searched for a shorter route to Asia and accidentally ended in the Americas calling the Natives "Indians"
Christopher Columbus?
Where did European scholars get their scientific ideas on during the Scientific Revolution?
Ancient Greek and Roman writings
What were Europeans living in the New World who held important govt. positions called?
Peninsulares
Why did colonies exists?
To support the mother/home country
What happened to the Native population of North and South America as a result of the AOE?
Most died due to foreign diseases.
**DOUBLE POINTS**
Which explorer set up a school for navigation?
Henry the Navigator
**DOUBLE POINTS**
Which two groups experienced conflict during the Scientific Revolution?
Scientists and The Catholic Church
Name three examples of technology used to increase sea exploration in the 1400's.
astrolabe, magnetic compass, maps, and caravels, setxant
What was the main navigation instrument that measured latitude by measuring the distance between the horizon and the sun or stars?.
A. astrolabe
B. Compass
C. Map
Astrolabe
What are 2 effects the Columbian Exchange had on Europe?
What exchange did Christopher Columbus spark that included the trade of ideas, animals, people, and diseases?
The Columbian Exhange
What is the name of the theory that states that the sun is the center of the universe?
What is heliocentric theory?
This is someone who buys, sells, and trades to make a living
Merchant
Name 3 European countries that competed to secure a sea route to Asia
Portugal, Spain, France, England, Italy, etc.
**DOUBLE POINTS**
Which country becomes the richest during the early years of exploration?
Portugal
This explorer was the first to circumnavigate the world
Magellan
Who does this describe?
•Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher
•Defended the heliocentric theory
•Was placed under house arrest
Galileo?
Mestizos were a mix of European and what?
Native Americans