European Exploration

European Exploration

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History

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How was this object used?

Back

It was used to determine direction with a magnetic pointer.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was Prince Henry of Portugal called Henry the Navigator?

Back

He supported education and developments and got money for exploration.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country developed this type of ship (caravel)?

Back

Portugal

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who explored the coast of East Africa?

Back

Vasco da Gama

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the map, what did Dias do after passing the Cape of Good Hope?

Back

He turned around and went back west.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Vespucci referring to in the excerpt: "The wealth that we enjoy in this our Europe and elsewhere, such as gold, jewels, pearls, and other riches, they hold as nothing; and although they have them in their own lands, they do not labor [work] to obtain them, nor do they value them."?

Back

Indigenous people he encountered

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the line down the middle of the map represent?

Back

the Treaty of Tordesillas

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