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What motivated Europeans to begin making voyages during the Middle Ages?
Who is credited with inspiring future exploratory travels through his experiences in Asia?
What route was primarily used for trade with Asia during the medieval period?
Which event significantly affected European trade in the Middle East?
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What was the primary objective of Christopher Columbus's journey across the Atlantic?
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Which Spanish monarchs sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage?
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What was the name of the ships Columbus used on his first voyage?
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What name did Columbus give to the island he first encountered in the New World?
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The ______ road was a primary route for trade with Asia during the medieval period.
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Christopher Columbus sailed with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the ______.
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The violent recapturing of territory by Spaniards was called the ______.
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Prince Henry of Portugal was known for his support of ______ exploration.
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The native people who greeted Columbus's crew were called the ______.
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Columbus believed he could reach the East Indies more quickly by sailing ______ across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Marco Polo's experiences in Asia were recorded in a book called ______.
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The ______ Turks captured Constantinople, affecting European trade routes.
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Study Notes
European Exploration
- European exploration began during the Middle Ages as Europeans traveled for religious pilgrimages, seeking goods from foreign lands, and ultimately seeking new trade routes.
- Marco Polo's travels helped spark European curiosity about the East, and Prince Henry of Portugal encouraged exploration along the west coast of Africa.
- The Silk Road, named for the coveted Chinese silk, connected Asia and Europe by land, enabling trade of goods from the East Indies.
- Constantinople's capture by the Ottoman Turks disrupted trade through the Middle East, motivating European leaders to sponsor voyages of exploration.
- Advances in science like navigation played a crucial role in enabling exploration.
Spanish Conquest
- Spain, after reclaiming territory from North Africa during the Reconquista, sought further power and expansion.
- Christopher Columbus proposed a western route to the East Indies, believing it would be faster than the traditional route through the Middle East.
- King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain funded Columbus's voyage in exchange for lands and trade opportunities.
- Columbus landed on an island he called San Salvador, which is now known as part of the Bahama Islands.
- The Taíno, native people of the island, welcomed Columbus and his crew.
European Exploration
- European exploration began with religious pilgrimages, leading to increased trade and interest in foreign goods.
- Marco Polo's travels to Asia and his book, The Travels of Marco Polo, inspired further exploration.
- Prince Henry of Portugal sponsored voyages to explore the west coast of Africa in the early 1400s.
- The Silk Road was the primary route for trade with Asia, but the Ottoman Turks' capture of Constantinople disrupted this trade.
- European leaders sponsored expeditions to find new sea routes to Asia and avoid Ottoman control.
- Navigation advances made long sea voyages possible.
Spanish Exploration
- Spain was seeking to regain territory lost to invading peoples from North Africa, known as the Reconquista.
- Christopher Columbus believed he could reach the East Indies more quickly by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean.
- King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, Portugal's rival, agreed to finance Columbus' voyage.
- Columbus reached San Salvador, an island in the Bahamas, in 1492. He encountered the Taíno native people, who greeted him warmly.
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Explore the significant events and figures that shaped European exploration during the Middle Ages and the subsequent Spanish conquests. Learn about Marco Polo's influence, the impact of the Silk Road, and the motivations behind Spain's expansionist efforts. Discover how scientific advancements facilitated these historic voyages.
