Explorers Review
Feb 23, 2016
Explorers Review
Vikings
Explored Greenland , Iceland, and Newfoundland
A seafaring Scandinavian group settled and explored in Canada
Crusades
Made Europeans aware of the riches of the East
Increased trade between Western Europe and Eastern Mediterranean countries
After- dominated by Muslims
Astrolabe
Aided in the discovery of Americas
Gold, God, Glory
Spanish Explorers reasons for exploration
Columbus
A result of his voyage to America was Europeans were encouraged to explore Americas
Columbian Exchange
Why Columbus?
Cabot
Laid claim to North America for England
Muslims
Controlled the trade routes across the continent of Asia
Northwest Passage
Sought by European explorers who realized they were not in the Indies
Waterway connecting Atlantic to Asia(did not exist)
Sea Dogs- threatened Spain by raiding Spanish Treasure Fleets
King Phillip- sent Spanish Armada against England in retaliation for Sea Dogs
Farming
The major occupation of Europe in the 1400,s
In Western Europe
Feudalism
Manors
Spain
Found the first water route to Asia
Magellan
The French
Explored and claimed the St. Lawrence and Mississippi River Valleys
Hudson
Sailed for England and The Netherlands
Searching for a Northwest passage