Explorer - John Cabot Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was John Cabot's name in Italian?

Giovanni Caboto

Of the two cities mentioned, where is John Cabot believed to have been born?

Genoa

Was John Cabot alive when Christopher Columbus discovered the New World?

True

When did John Cabot die?

Unclear, likely during a voyage in 1498 or sometime after. Signup and view all the answers

Why did John Cabot leave Venice if he had become socially prominent?

He was bankrupt. Signup and view all the answers

Where did John Cabot go after leaving Venice?

Spain and then to England. Signup and view all the answers

What did John Cabot do in his newly adopted land?

Became a merchant and an explorer. Signup and view all the answers

Why did John Cabot go to Portugal?

To explore the possibility of finding a new trade route to Asia. Signup and view all the answers

How did John Cabot arrive in England?

In 1495 with his family. Signup and view all the answers

What did King Henry VII provide John Cabot?

A letter patent. Signup and view all the answers

What is a letter patent?

A legal document that grants exclusive rights or privileges. Signup and view all the answers

What condition did the letter patent contain?

He must bring back valuable goods. Signup and view all the answers

Why did John Cabot provide his merchant investors with a high rate of return?

To encourage them to finance his voyages. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the ship that John Cabot used on his first voyage?

The Matthew. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did John Cabot set sail for his first voyage?

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What does a caravel of 50 tons mean, according to the times?

50 tons of wine. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on his first voyage?

Ship sank. Signup and view all the answers

When did John Cabot set sail on his second voyage?

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When did John Cabot land in North America?

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Did John Cabot believe he landed in North America?

False Signup and view all the answers

How many flags did John Cabot plant upon landing in the New World?

Two flags. Signup and view all the answers

Why would John Cabot plant a Papal banner/flag?

To claim the land for the Church. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Church of England break away from the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy?

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Who was King Henry VIII and why did he ask for an annulment from the Pope?

King of England from 1509 to 1547, wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Signup and view all the answers

Why is John Cabot's second voyage so notable?

First Europeans to set foot on North American mainland since the Norse. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

John Cabot Overview

John Cabot's Italian name is Giovanni Caboto.
Likely birthplace is Genoa, not Venice.
He was alive during Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World.

Life and Career

Cause of leaving Venice: bankruptcy.
Journey after leaving Venice: moved to Spain and then England.
In England, he became a merchant and explorer.
He explored options for a new trade route to Asia while in Portugal.

Engagement with Monarchy

John Cabot arrived in England in 1495 with his family.
He received a letter patent from King Henry VII, authorizing exploration and land claims for England.
Letter patent required Cabot to bring back valuable goods.

Voyages and Discoveries

Offered high returns to merchant investors to secure financing for explorations.
First voyage ship: the Matthew, set sail in 1497.
Landed in North America in 1497; uncertainty exists about whether he thought he reached Asia or not.
He planted two flags upon landing: one for England and one for the Papacy to claim the land for the Church.

Second Voyage

Second voyage set sail in 1498.
Notable for being the first European group on the North American mainland since the Norse, exploring areas like Newfoundland and Labrador.

Historical Context

The Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534 during King Henry VIII's reign.
King Henry VIII sought an annulment from the Pope due to issues in his marriage, impacting the church's authority in England.

Miscellaneous

Ship misfortune: the Matthew sank on a subsequent voyage.
A caravel of 50 tons referred to the capacity to carry wine, emphasizing maritime trading practices of the time.
John Cabot’s significant contributions helped establish English claims to the New World and influenced future exploration.

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Test your knowledge about John Cabot, the Italian explorer known for his voyages to North America. These flashcards cover key facts about his life, including his origins and contemporaneous events with Christopher Columbus. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!