Explorers
First European Explorer to land in North America in the 800s
Leif Erikson
people who took part in the buying and selling of humans as property
trade in enslaved people
Give 1 cause: Because the Vikings wanted to explore...
________, _________, and ___________ were 3 items brought to North America from Europe.
wheat, grapes, & horses
First expedition to sail around the world
Magellan
measures the height of the sun or a star above the horizon
astrolabe
Give 1 cause: Because Prince Henry and the Portuguese wanted to find a sea route to Asia...
They paid for expeditions; made navigation schools; made new ships- the caravel; lead Vasco de Gama's trip to India; Portugal became the leader in the spice trade
___________ and ______________ were 2 items that came from North America and became staples of the European diet.
First explorer to cross the Indian Ocean and reach India
Vasco de Gama
a Spanish conqueror
conquistador
Give 1 cause: Because the Spanish wanted to find a western water route to Asia...
They ran into North America where they acquired new lands & wealth; a sea route to the Pacific; enslaved indigenous people
Give 1 reason: Why the caravel was a much more improved ship?
1. Waterproof wood
2. Stronger ropes
3. lighter = faster
4. triangular sails
5. improved storage = more to carry
Led and expedition to Mexico and conquered the Aztecs
Cortes
people who buy and sell goods
merchants
Give 1 reason: Why would European rulers be patrons?
1. To gain wealth, land, and trade routes
2. Spreading Christianity-Catholicism (religion)
Settled Puerto Rico and explored Florida
Ponce de Leon
navigation
Give 1 reason: How were Indigenous People's lives affected by European explorers?
1. Diseases
2. Gunpowder/ guns
3. Enslaved Indigenous People