Exploring Caravels in the Age of Exploration

The video discusses Prince Henry's influence on exploration, highlighting the invention of caravels, which improved navigation. It covers Prince Henry's establishment of shipyards and a navigation school, funded by the Knights of Christ. His exploration goals included finding new trade routes, claiming land, and spreading Christianity. The video also details Portuguese exploration along Africa's coast, culminating in Vasco de Gama's journey to India.

What was Prince Henry's long-term goal?

• To reach Asia

• To discover America

• To find Australia

• To explore Antarctica

What was a significant feature of the newly invented caravels?

• They had steam engines

• They were made of steel

• They were submarines

• They had better rudders and improved sails

Which ship is compared to the early Portuguese caravels in the video?

• The HMS Victory

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower

• The Titanic

What was a common feature between the Mayflower and the early caravels?

• Both sat high in the water and were light and fast

• Both were submarines

• Both were used in World War II

• Both were made of steel

Where did Prince Henry establish shipyards to build new caravels?

• In losos, Portugal

• In Paris, France

• In Lisbon, Portugal

• In Madrid, Spain

Which organization funded the building of new caravels?

• The Knights of Christ

• The Franciscans

• The Templars

• The Jesuits

What was one of Prince Henry's immediate goals for his explorations?

• To chart unknown regions and bring back detailed information

• To find the North Pole

• To discover America

• To build a space station

What did Prince Henry hope to achieve by claiming new lands?

• Increase the wealth and power of his country

• Find gold

• Discover new species

• Build a new empire

What was the purpose of the daily religious services held at the navigation school?

• To celebrate holidays

• To teach navigation

• To train sailors

• To bring the Christian religion to new lands

Who finally reached the tip of Africa almost three decades after Prince Henry's death?

• Captain Bartholomew Dias

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan