Vikings
Were the Vikings getting funding from a monarchy or government for their expeditions?
No the Vikings did not get money from a monarchy for their expeditions. They were small groups of people looking for land where they could farm and make a life.
When did the Vikings start their expansion to the west?
The Vikings started their expansion to the west from around 800 C.E.
By the 15th century, however, ______ controlled the land route to Asia, and the __________ controlled the seas around Africa.
By the 15th century, however, Turkey controlled the land route to Asia, and the Portuguese controlled the seas around Africa.
The king issued Cabot _________, which gave him the right to "seek out, discover, and find isles, countries, regions, or provinces of the "heathen and infidel and to subdue, occupy, and possess all such townes, cities, castles and isles of them found."
Letters Patent
Which country did Christopher Columbus sailed for?
Spain
Where were the Vikings from? (Which countries)
The Vikings came from Scandinavia, which is now known as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Who led a Viking Expedition to Newfoundland in the 11th century?
Freydís Eiríksdóttir, daughter of Erik the Red
Who instructed John Cabot to name Newfoundland as it is.
The English King
Cabot sailed north toward Iceland, and then followed the ________, which flows southwest past Greenland toward Newfoundland.
Labrador Current
John Cabot was instrumental in the development of the ________ trade between England and the Americas.
transatlantic
What were most of the Vikings?
A lot of the Vikings were farmers, so they spend a lot of time farming.
What is the actual location of Vinland?
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overland trade between Europe and Asia had flourished along the ________ for much of the Middle Ages.
Silk Road
What is the name of the king that John Cabot convinced to sponsor his exploration?
King Henry VII of England.
What inspired Europeans to brave a treacherous ocean journey into the unknown around the 15th century?
The Europeans were inspired to go on an ocean voyage around the 15th century since Turkey and Portugal control most routes to Asia. Hence, the one to discover a new route to Asia would make a fortune.
The Vikings used Long and Narrow Ships called what?
The Vikings used long and narrow ships called the skeioar.
Why did the Vikings travel to North America?
It was because they were searching for more good lands, natural resources, and essential materials.
What is the place that Christopher Columbus mistaken as India?
The Caribbean
Cabot famously reported that fishing on the Grand Banks, off the coast of what is now___________
Cabot famously reported that fishing on the Grand Banks, off the coast of what is now Atlantic Canada
Christopher Columbus decided to sail west because his rather new to the time belief that the earth was ______, so if he continued sailing ______, he would reach Asia.
Decided to sail west because his rather new to the time belief that the earth was round, so if he continued sailing west, he would reach Asia.
Leif the Lucky
Why did the Vikings left Vinland? (List out all 4 reasons)
The Vikings were driven out by harsh winters, infighting, the continued conflict with the Native Americans and the lack of proximity to other settlements.
The Vikings arrived in Vinland, which is now known as Newfoundland and Labrador in around________
1021 C.E.
Cabot set sail in _____ with a single small ship, the ________, and 18 crew members.
Cabot set sail in 1497 with a single small ship, the Matthew, and 18 crew members.
Which continent and country was John Cabot was interested in finding a way to?
Asia, especially China.