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History Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who were the first Europeans to reach North America? | The Vikings |
| Which Viking reached present-day Canada around the year 1000 and called the area Vinland? | Leif Eriksson |
| What European country lead world exploration in the early 1400s? | Portugal |
| Which Portuguese person established a school of navigation and supported expeditions? | Prince Henry the Navigator |
| Why did Europeans want to explore the world? (3 reasons) | 1. To find valuable goods such as spices 2. To learn more about Asian culture 3. To spread Christianity to the Asians |
| What new technology benefited Portuguese exploration? (3 things) | 1. magnetic compass 2. astroblade 3. caravels |
| What was the first sea route from Europe to Asia? | along the southern tip of Africa, across the Indian Ocean into India. |
| What were caravels (and how were they useful)? | They were smaller, lighter Portuguese ships that were easier to steer. Their triangular sails allowed them to sail against the wind. |