Test Guide-age Of Exploration

Age of exploration - test guide Q: What developments made it easier to explore? A: 1.The compass 2. Astrolabe: used to determine latitude 3. The caravel 4. Methods that would help guide a ship when it sailed out of sight of land Q: Why was Christianity involved in exploration? A: 1. People wanted to spread Christianity among non-believers in other parts of the world. 2. It was also involved in exploration so Christians could have more allies to fight against the Islam. Q: Who was Henry the Navigator? A: 1. Henry the Navigator was a leader in the early years of European exploration. 2. He was a curious, adventurous man who was intensely religious. 3. Went beyond Cape Bojador. Q: What problems did sailors face? A: 1. Money needed to pay for the expedition 2. Fear of the unknown 3. Great distance to be covered 4. Finding the way Q: Name 5 things traded by the Portuguese A: 1. gold 2. silver 3. grain 4. silks and tapestries- a heavy fabric with a woven pattern or picture, used as a wall hanging or for upholstery 5. fragrant spices

Q: Where did Columbus land, and where did he think he was? A: He thought he had covered a westward route to India, but really he landed in San Salvador. Q: What goods did Europeans get from North America? A: 1. land 2. timber 3. minerals 4. fur Q: What is the encomienda system? A: a Spanish colonist received from is government the grant of a group of Indians who had to work for him. In exchange, he was to entrust them a house and feed them. He was also to instruct them in the Catholic faith. Q: How did Mercantilism work? A: a country set up colonies as a source of raw materials and as the market for the goods from the ruling country. Q: Explain “Triangle Trade” A: The triangle of trade The Triangle Slave Trade consisted of three journeys: 1. The outward passage from Europe to Africa carrying manufactured goods. 2. The middle passage from Africa to the Americas or the Caribbean carrying African captives and other 'commodities’. 3. The homeward passage carrying sugar, tobacco, rum, rice, cotton and other goods back to Europe.