Portugal leads the way

How would you best describe the benefits of Prince Henry to world travel?

• He encouraged sea captains to sail South along the coast of West Africa

• He set up an informal school to teach sailors techniques of navigation and the art of shipbuilding

• He was the first European to sail south along the coast of Africa

• I hope you read this far to find out that both a and b are correct answers

What do you think motivated European leaders to look for new trade routes to Asia?

• Leaders were eager to test their new ships

• Muslims and Italians were blocking trade routes

• Centuries of warfare had made their countries poor

• Many leaders were inspired by the stories of the Vikings

Which of the following best describes the Caravel?

• It was the name of the ship the Portuguese used to discover America

• It was the most successful ice cream cake business on the US east coast

• It was the style of ships the Portuguese developed that greatly advanced their ability in sailing

• It is a sweet gooey candy that made the Portuguese millions of dollars in trade

What Asian country was Da Gama trying to reach?

• Asia

• India

• London

• Brooklyn

What were the two major items Da Gama wanted to trade for in India?

• Diamond and Silk

• Peaches and Herb

• Spices and Silk

• Ice and Milk