Explorers and Their Motives

Front

Who encouraged navigation and established a navigation school?

Back

Prince Henry

Front

Who was the first to round the Cape of Good Hope?

Back

Bartolomeu Dias

Front

Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

Back

Ferdinand Magellan

Front

Who found a sea route to India?

Back

Vasco da Gama

Front

What was a highly valuable spice used for preserving food?

Back

Spices

Front

What was much in demand for wealth and economic gain?

Back

Gold

Front

What was spread to other parts of the world as a motive for exploration?

Back

Christianity

Front

What provided direct access to Asian markets?

Back

New Trade Routes

Front

What tool helped sailors navigate direction at sea?

Back

Compass

Front

What was used to determine latitude?

Back

Astrolabe