CHAPTER 12 LESSON 1
THE EXPLORERS
TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH
ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-5
USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!
10 MINUTES
1.List at least 3 causes for the Europeans to begin voyages
of exploration. [p.322]
2.What is an astrolabe, and why was it so important? [p.323]
3.Why were improvements in ship technology necessary?
[p.323]
4.Why was the development of triangular sails helpful?
[p.323]
5.Who was Ptolemy and how did he contribute to
exploration? [P.323]
1. List at least 3 causes for the Europeans
to begin voyages of exploration. [P.322]
The loss of the Silk Road
A desire for luxury goods
Improved technology
A desire for wealth
Strong Central Governments - competition
2. What is an astrolabe, and why was it so
important? [P.323]
The astrolabe was an instrument used to find
latitude. It helped sailors know how far north or
south they sailed.
3. Why were improvements in ship technology
necessary? [p. 323]
The improvements in ship technology were
necessary so that explorers could sail
greater distances.
4. Why was the development of triangular
sails helpful? [P.323]
The development of triangular sails
allowed sailors to travel in almost any
direction regardless of the direction of the
wind.
5. Who was ptolemy and how did he
contribute to exploration? [P.323]
Ptolemy was a Greek geographer who
drew maps of the world and who recorded
the latitude and longitude of about 8,000
locations.
BRAIN BREAK!
ANSWER QUESTIONS 6-10
USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!
10 MINUTES
6.According to the map on p.324 how long was da Gama’s
sea route from Portugal to India?
7.Which European country was the first to begin voyages of
exploration? [P.324]
8.Who was Henry the Navigator? [P.324]
9.How did Portugal benefit from these early voyages?
[P.324]
10.Explain who Christopher Columbus was and why he is
an important person in history. [P.325]
6. According to the map on p.324 how long was
Da Gama’s sea route from Portugal to India?
Da Gama’s sea route from Portugal to
India was about 25,000 miles
7. Which European country was the first to
begin voyages of exploration? [P.324]
Portugal was the first European country to
begin voyages of exploration.
8. Who was Henry the Navigator? [P.324]
Henry the Navigator was the prince of
Portugal. Even though he never made an
ocean voyage, he paid for many voyages
of exploration. He wanted Portugal to
explore the world.
9. How did Portugal benefit from these
early voyages? [P.324]
Portugal benefitted from these early
voyages because to allowed them to gain
new territories. This included the Azores,
Madeira, and Cape Verde Islands. They
also obtained gold from African Kingdoms.
10. Explain who Christopher Columbus was and
why he is an important person in history. [P.325]
Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator. He
was able to convince Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
to pay for his voyages. He claimed the island of San
Salvador. He sailed to Cuba and Hispaniola. He
believed that he was exploring the coast of Asia.
Later it is discovered that Columbus discovered a
new world.
BRAIN BREAK!
ANSWER QUESTIONS 11- 14
USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!!!!!!!!
10 MINUTES
11.What kind of life do you think the Taino people led
before their land was discovered? [326]
12.How did the lives of the Taino people change after the
Spanish claimed their land? [P.326]
13.Explain why the new world was called the Americas?
[P.326]
14.Why did the Europeans place so much emphasis on
Asia when there was an unexplored and undeveloped
continent available? [P.327]
11. What kind of life do you think the Taino
people led before their land was discovered?
[326]
Before the Taino peoples land was discovered, they
were most likely peaceful, independent people who
lived off the land and rarely encountered outsiders.
12. How did the lives of the Taino people
change after the Spanish claimed their land?
[P.326]
After the discovery of the Taino, they became slaves
o the Spanish explorers. They may have been
separted from loved ones. They were no longer
independent.
13. Explain why the New World was
called the Americas? [P.326]
The Americas were named because after Amerigo
Vespucci explored the new world and realized it was
a new continent and not Asia he named it the
Americas.
14. Why did the Europeans place so much
emphasis on Asia when there was an
unexplored and undeveloped continent
available? [P.327]
The Europeans focused on Asia because it was a
known factor. They were seeking wealth from trade
for items that had a known value. At first, they weren’t
seeking to settle and build colonies, which would
cost money to establish and might not bring profits.
BRAIN BREAK
TICKET
The crew of Magellan’s voyage became the first
people to sail all the way around the world. You are
a crew member.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings after
sailing around the world.