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Who was the Portuguese nobleman who sailed from Lisbon in 1497 to reach India?
Vasco da Gama
What treaty divided the New World between Spain and Portugal?
Treaty of Tordesillas
The Treaty of Tordesillas was accepted without conflict between Spain and Portugal.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Strait of Magellan?
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Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 with a fleet of _____ ships.
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What was the main goal of Vasco da Gama's expedition?
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What was the result of the Treaty of Tordesillas on the colonization of Brazil?
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What year did the Treaty of Tordesillas take place?
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Who was the Portuguese nobleman that sailed from Lisbon in 1497 to reach India?
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What was the purpose of Vasco da Gama's first voyage in 1497?
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Vasco da Gama died in India.
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Which treaty divided the New World between Spain and Portugal?
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The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World along a line drawn in the ___ Ocean.
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Who was the king of Spain during the creation of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
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What was the primary language spoken in Brazil as a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
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Match the following explorers with their contributions:
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What discovery did Ferdinand Magellan make en route to the Spice Islands?
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The Treaty of Tordesillas recognized the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas.
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Study Notes
European Exploration and the Spice Islands
- The Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, are located in the Indonesian Maluku, between Celebes and New Guinea.
- The Spice Islands were historically sought after for their valuable spices, driving European exploration.
Vasco da Gama
- Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) aimed to create a sea route to India, departing Lisbon in 1497.
- Da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope, reaching Calicut, India, in May 1498, and was celebrated upon his return.
- He led a second voyage in 1502, marked by violent confrontations with local Muslim traders.
- Da Gama later served as Portuguese viceroy in India and died there in 1524.
Notable Portuguese Explorers
- A group of ten influential Portuguese explorers changed global exploration, including:
- Vasco da Gama
- Pedro Álvares Cabral
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Christopher Columbus
- Diogo Cão
- Diogo Silves
- Bartolomeu Dias
- Gaspar and Miguel Corte Real
- João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira
- Duarte Pacheco Pereira
Treaty of Tordesillas
- The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed on June 7, 1494, divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
- A line was drawn in the Atlantic, with lands east of it claimed by Portugal and west of it claimed by Spain.
- The treaty established the basis for colonial claims, affecting language and culture in the Americas.
Impact of the Treaty
- The agreement led to Portuguese dominance in Brazil, while most of Latin America became Spanish-speaking.
- Other European powers, such as Britain and France, were largely excluded from colonizing the Americas until later.
- The treaty disregarded the millions of indigenous peoples living in the Americas and their established communities.
- It stipulated that lands ruled by a “Christian king” would remain uncolonized, a condition that was not applicable to the Americas at the time.
Ferdinand Magellan
- Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480–1521), born in Portugal, sought a westward route to the Spice Islands, departing from Spain in 1519 with five ships.
- He discovered the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
- Magellan died on April 27, 1521, in Mactan, Cebu, during his expedition.
European Exploration and the Spice Islands
- The Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, are located in the Indonesian Maluku, between Celebes and New Guinea.
- The Spice Islands were historically sought after for their valuable spices, driving European exploration.
Vasco da Gama
- Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) aimed to create a sea route to India, departing Lisbon in 1497.
- Da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope, reaching Calicut, India, in May 1498, and was celebrated upon his return.
- He led a second voyage in 1502, marked by violent confrontations with local Muslim traders.
- Da Gama later served as Portuguese viceroy in India and died there in 1524.
Notable Portuguese Explorers
- A group of ten influential Portuguese explorers changed global exploration, including:
- Vasco da Gama
- Pedro Álvares Cabral
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Christopher Columbus
- Diogo Cão
- Diogo Silves
- Bartolomeu Dias
- Gaspar and Miguel Corte Real
- João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira
- Duarte Pacheco Pereira
Treaty of Tordesillas
- The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed on June 7, 1494, divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
- A line was drawn in the Atlantic, with lands east of it claimed by Portugal and west of it claimed by Spain.
- The treaty established the basis for colonial claims, affecting language and culture in the Americas.
Impact of the Treaty
- The agreement led to Portuguese dominance in Brazil, while most of Latin America became Spanish-speaking.
- Other European powers, such as Britain and France, were largely excluded from colonizing the Americas until later.
- The treaty disregarded the millions of indigenous peoples living in the Americas and their established communities.
- It stipulated that lands ruled by a “Christian king” would remain uncolonized, a condition that was not applicable to the Americas at the time.
Ferdinand Magellan
- Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480–1521), born in Portugal, sought a westward route to the Spice Islands, departing from Spain in 1519 with five ships.
- He discovered the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
- Magellan died on April 27, 1521, in Mactan, Cebu, during his expedition.
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Explore the significant journey of Magellan and the Spanish discovery of the Spice Islands. This quiz delves into European explorations in the Malay Archipelago and the historical context of these discoveries. Test your knowledge on the geography and importance of the Moluccas and surrounding regions.
