Chapter 2 Lesson 1

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caravel

Back

a small, fast sailing ship

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merchant

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a person who buys and sells goods for profits

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navigation

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the process of planning a route and finding one's location.

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astrolabe

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measured the height of the sun or a star above the horizon

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Why did most European sailors stay close to land?

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Most Europeans sailed closer to land because it was much safer and they could swim back to land in case of an emergency.

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Why were items like silk and spices traded from Asia to Europe for great value?

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These items were unique to Asia and could not be made in Europe, the Europeans placed great value in them.

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Why was Portugal a leader in the search to find a way to reach Asia by water?

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Portugal was located on the western coast of Europe and because of its location, rulers encouraged sailors to explore by providing money for expeditions. Rulers hoped that explorations would lead to a water route to Asia and bring wealth back from trade with Asia empires.

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What was the significance of Ferdinand Magellan's voyage?

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One of his ships was the first ship to sail completely around the world.

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What did people learn and do at Prince Henry's school?

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People learned about navigation tools at Prince Henry's school. They also made maps using these tools.

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List some tools that explorers used during their voyages.

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Compass, octant, sextant, astrolabes and gunpowder