Motives and Technology for Exploration Worksheet

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How did trading link the people of Africa, Asia, and Europe prior to European overseas voyages?

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Goods, information, and ideas moved between East and West through established trade networks such as the Pax Mongolica and Mediterranean routes.

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Why did the Europeans seek to cross the oceans?

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To find new sea routes to the wealth of the East and avoid dangerous or controlled land routes.

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Why did goods from the East cost more after the Pax Mongolica?

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Goods passed through many agents and middlemen, raising the final prices.

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How was the caravel more advanced than previous ships?

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It combined triangular sails for maneuverability with square sails for speed, had multiple masts, and could sail on the open sea and in shallow waters.

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What was Prince Henry’s key contribution toward the exploration effort?

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He established a navigation school in Portugal to train sailors and improve methods.

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Why did the Europeans want to trade with the people of the East?

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They sought wealth from goods such as gold, silver, silk, and spices described by travelers like Marco Polo.

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Prince Henry of Portugal was also known as

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Henry the Navigator

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What was an astrolabe used for?

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An astrolabe was used to measure angle between the horizon and the stars.

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What is a caravel?

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A caravel is a small, maneuverable sailing ship that could travel on the open sea and in shallow coastal waters.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are winds that blow from east to west.