Causes of Exploration
Europeans wanted to keep trading for this type of product, which was mainly from Asia.
What are spices?
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain and reached the Americas in 1492.
Who is Christopher Colombus?
Columbus reached the Americas in this year.
When is 1492?
Columbus got permission for his voyage from these rulers of Spain.
Who are the Catholic Monarchs?
Explain the meaning of the word "unfavorable" in this text. (Hint: footnote 2).
likely to lead to an adverse outcome, desfavorable/adverso
This type of book, like Geography by Ptolemy, supported the idea that the Earth was round.
What are scientific books (or geography books)?
This Portuguese explorer was the first to sail around the Cape of Good Hope.
Who is Bartolomé Díaz?
The Portuguese reached the Gulf of Guinea in this year.
When is 1460?
Columbus signed this agreement with the Catholic Monarchs before his journey.
What are the Capitulations of Santa Fe?
Explain the meaning of the word "shore" in this text. (Hint: "The Division of the World", paragraph 2).
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. Costa/orilla
This major city’s fall to the Turks blocked a trade route to Asia, pushing Europeans to find new ones.
What is Constantinople?
He sailed all the way to India in 1498, opening a sea route from Europe to Asia.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
Díaz rounded the Cape of Good Hope in this year.
When is is 1487?
The Treaty of Tordesillas split the New World between what two countries?
What are Spain and Portugal?
Explain the meaning of the word "sail" and "sailors" in this text. (Hint: footnotes).
To travel in a boat with sails (velas), or large pieces of cloth to catch wind. Sailors are the people who work on those boats. Navegar, marinero.
This specific ship design combined square and triangular sails, helping explorers sail even in bad wind.
What is the Caravel?
He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean after crossing Panama.
Who is Vasco Núñez de Balboa?
Vasco da Gama reached India in this year.
When is 1498?
According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, lands west of this line belonged to Spain.
What is 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands?
Explain the meaning of the word "meridian" in this text. (Hint: "The Division of the World" paragraph 1).
A circle of constant longitude on the earth's surface. Meridiano
Name one invention that helped with ocean navigation at night during the Age of Discovery.
What is the astrolabe?
These two sailors led the first voyage around the world.
Who are Magellan and Elcano?
The first voyage around the world was completed in this time span.
When was 1519 to 1522?
To prevent fighting, this 1494 treaty split the New World between Spain and Portugal.
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Explain the meaning of the word "isthmus" in this text. (Hint: "The Division of the World" paragraph 2).
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side. Un istmo.