These will be answered by reading pages 49-53 in your history book.
What made the CARAVEL the best choice Europeans had to actually find a water route to Asia and its riches?
The Portuguese.
Who was known as the Navigator and WHY?
Which Portuguese Captain was the first to sail around the Cape of Storms?
By the end of the 15th century (1497-1498), a Portuguese Sea Captain actually was the first to find an all-water route to Asia, something all Europeans envied. He was?
Christobal Colon (Columbus)
What was Columbus really looking for?
What two Spanish monarchs agreed to finance Columbus’ voyage?
Why did it take them so long?
Some of the names Columbus gave for places still exist – Espanola (Hispaniola) is an example. What two modern day countries are located on Hispaniola?
Why was Columbus disappointed by the outcome of his four voyages to the Americas? (3 reasons)
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