World History Unit:13 Lesson:1 Europeans Explore Overseas

How did Balboa's search for a direct route to Asia differ from Magellan's voyage?

Balboa crossed Panama; Magellan sailed around the world

How did Portugal benefit from finding a sea route around Africa to India?

It was the basis for building a large trading empire

How did the Portuguese establish footholds and trade on Africa's coasts?

They established forts and trading posts on the coast and sized key ports around the Indian Ocean

Which characteristic of the people in Africa did Prince Henry of Portugal see as an opportunity for Christianity?

They practiced Islam and traditional native beliefs

Which was a major cause of European exploration?

a desire for direct access to spices

Which describes the main reason why European powers expanded their presence in Africa?

to expand their trade in Africa, the Indian Ocean, and India

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set said westward across the Atlantic Ocean to solve a problem of geography. Which of the following was the purpose of his voyage?

to find a faster water route to the East Indies