16-1 Great Voyages of Discovery

What major world power sat between Europeans and the Asian markets?

• The Mongolian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Islamic Empire

• The Portuguese Empire

Where did the Portuguese explore in the early 1400's?

• East, through the Mediterranean

• West, across the Atlantic Ocean

• South, along the African Coast

• North, into the Arctic Ocean

What is the southern most point of Africa?

• The Cove of Glory

• Cape Horn

• The Cape of Good Fortune

• The Cape of Good Hope

Who joined the Portuguese expeditions along the coast of Africa?

• Catholic Missionaries

• Pirates

• Philosophers

• Mathematicians

Where did Columbus land in 1492?

• America

• India

• Malaysia

• the Bahamas

Who is the first person accredited with circumnavigating the globe?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Hernan Cortez

What tools made long distance sailing possible?

• Compass

• Detailed Maps

• Caravel Ships

• All of the Above

English sailor Sir ________________________ began stealing treasure from Spanish transport ships for England.

In 1588 Spain sent 130 ships, called the ________________________, to attack England.

In 1498, ________________________ sailed around Africa and landed on the west coast of India.

(3 words in name)