SS – Section 1 European Set Sail – Flashcards
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The 5 stages of Vikings exploration that led to their landing in North America.
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1. Long ships traveled throughout the rough seas. 2. Developed trading networks. 3. Founded a settlement on Iceland. 4. Erik the Red settled in Greenland. 5. Erik the Red's son (Leif Erikson) was blown off course and landed in Northern Canada.
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How did Henry the Navigator promote exploration?
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Prince Henry built and observatory and a navigation school to teach better methods of navigation. He also financed research by map makers and exploration of Africa's west coast.
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Which explorer was the first to reach the Cape of Good Hope?
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Dais
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About how many miles was Da Gama's 1497-1499 voyage?
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12,000 miles
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Vikings came from which country?
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Scandinavia
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Vikings
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Raided countries throughout Europe and developed large trading networks.
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Leif Erikson
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Sailed from Norway to the North American coast after being blown off course by a storm.
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Prince Henry the Navigator
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He established a school for sailors and provided financial support that enabled the portuguese to start exploring the oceans.
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Prince Henry the Navigator (Great Advances in Exploration)
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1. Built an observatory 2. Founded a school of navigation 3. Financed research 4. Paid for expeditions to explore the coast of Africa.
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Prince Henry the Navigator (Motivations for Exploration)
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1. To find sea routes to develop additional trade with Asia. 2. To spread Christianity and convert more people. 3. Curiosity - many Europeans wanted to learn more about Asia and its Culture.
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Prince Henry the Navigator (Technological Advances)
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1. Better instruments made it possible for sailors to travel the open seas. 2. The Astrolable enabled navigators to use the stars to chart location. 3. The portuguese began designing ships that were smaller or lighter and easier to steer. 4. Caravels use triangular sails that allow ships to sail against the wind.
