Exploration and Navigation in History

The video discusses the Vikings as the first Europeans to reach North America, highlighting Leif Erikson's journey and the establishment of Vinland. It also covers Prince Henry of Portugal's role in advancing navigation and exploration, leading to Portuguese expeditions around Africa to find new trade routes to Asia.

Which group was the first European to make contact with North America?

• Christopher Columbus

• The Spanish Conquistadors

• The Pilgrims

• The Vikings

Why did the Vikings eventually abandon their North American settlements?

• Lack of resources

• Discovery of gold elsewhere

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• Severe weather conditions

What was the purpose behind naming Greenland as such?

• To mislead potential invaders

• To reflect its lush landscapes

• To attract settlers

• To honor a Viking leader

What was Prince Henry of Portugal's main contribution to exploration?

• He discovered the Cape of Good Hope

• He established a school of navigation

• He invented the astrolabe

• He personally led expeditions to Asia

What was the primary goal of Prince Henry's navigation school?

• To train soldiers for naval warfare

• To explore the Americas

• To find a sea route to Asia

• To map the Mediterranean Sea

How did the astrolabe aid navigators during exploration?

• By predicting weather patterns

• By increasing ship speed

• By measuring the depth of the sea

• By using stars to chart locations

What was a significant feature of the caravel that aided exploration?

• Its large size for carrying cargo

• Its reinforced hull for ice-breaking

• Its capacity to hold more crew members

• Its ability to sail against the wind

Who was the first Portuguese explorer to reach the Cape of Good Hope?

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was Vasco da Gama's major achievement in exploration?

• Discovering the Americas

• Finding a sea route to India

• Mapping the coast of Africa

• Establishing a colony in Asia

What was one of the consequences of Portuguese exploration along the African coast?

• The spread of the Black Plague

• The discovery of the New World

• The beginning of the slave trade

• The fall of the Roman Empire