UD11. 4. The discovery of a new continent

What instrument is this?

• compass

• astrolabe

• portolan chart

What instrument is this?

• compass

• astrolabe

• portolan chart

What instrument is this?

• compass

• astrolabe

• portolan chart

Trade routes between Europe and Asia via the Near East were blocked in 1453

• True

• False

From the mid-15th century, European states began to explore the Mediterranean to find an alternative trade route to Asia

• True

• False

The maritime expeditions led to advances in navigation. The compass, astrolabe and portolan chart were invented, and the caravel was developed

• True

• False

The Spanish established trading posts along the Atlantic coast of Africa

• True

• False

The Spanish gained a monopoly on the trade of silk and spices in Europe

• True

• False

The Capitulations of Santa Fe detailed the terms of royal support for Columbus' voyage

• True

• False

Arrange Columbus' expeditions to America in chronological order:

A. The expedition created the first trading post on Hispaniola.

B. The expedition left Palos and arrived on Guanahani Island (San Salvador), explored Hispaniola and Cuba, and then returned.

C. The expedition reached the north coast of South America and discovered Martinique, Trinidad and the mouth of the Orinoco.

D. The expedition travelled around the Caribbean islands and explored the coast of Central America.

• A-B-C-D

• A-B-C-D

• B-A-C-D

• B-A-D-C