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Exploration Review 1
review about Eriksson,Columbus,& economic, political, and technological factors
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What word means mapmaking? | cartography |
| Who was the first European in North America? | Leif Eriksson |
| What is a tool that shows direction? | compass |
| What is the science sailors use to plot their course and find their location far from land? | navigation |
| Why did others not know about the Vikings' discovery of North America? | They did not get along with other Europeans. |
| What did Europeans want from the Far East? | spices |
| What are some technological factors that led to exploration of the new world? | cartography, astrolabe, compass, and caravel |
| Which country became the first to seek a water route to Asia? | Portugal |
| Why did Columbus sail west? | to search for a water route to the Far East |
| What was a small and fast ship with triangular sails? | caravel |
| Where did Columbus land in the New World? | San Salvador |
| Which country sent Columbus to sail for them? | Spain |
| Why did European countries send explorers to the New World? | They were in economic competition with each other to claim land and become powerful. |
| What word means relating to money, jobs, and the buying/selling of goods? | economy |