12 Questions
Who reached India and opened up a new route to Asia in 1498?
Vasco de Gama
Which explorer believed that the Earth was round and proposed reaching the East by sailing west?
Christopher Columbus
Which event occurred first chronologically?
Bartolomé Días passing the Cape of Good Hope
Who conquered the area of Peru, defeating the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
Which country signed the Treaty of Tordesillas with Portugal in 1494?
Castilla
Where did Christopher Columbus arrive, believing he had reached the eastern shores of Asia?
San Salvador
What was the main cause that led explorers to search for new lands in the 15th century?
Expansion of the Turkish Empire
Which instrument made orientation at night possible for explorers during their voyages?
Astrolabe
What type of boat had more space for cargo and could be used for longer trips during the Age of Exploration?
Caravels
What was the significance of the Portolan chart in the maritime exploration of the 15th century?
It reflected coastlines and sea obstacles
Which European kingdom was the first to end the Reconquest before expanding its seafaring activities?
Portugal
What motivated explorers to find new trade routes in the early 15th century?
The need for alternative trade routes with the East
Explore the geographical discoveries made by Castilla and Portugal, including the conquest and colonization of America. Learn how European explorers encountered new lands beyond their continent, driven by the need to find alternative trade routes to India, China, and Japan.
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