Explorers Review

Vikings Explored Greenland, Iceland, and Newfoundland A seafaring Scandinavian group settled and explored in Canada

Crusades Made Europeans aware of the riches of the East Increased trade between Western Europe and Eastern Mediterranean countries After- dominated by Muslims

Astrolabe Aided in the discovery of Americas

Gold, God, Glory Spanish Explorers reasons for exploration

Columbus A result of his voyage to America was Europeans were encouraged to explore Americas Columbian Exchange Why Columbus?

Cabot Laid claim to North America for England

Muslims Controlled the trade routes across the continent of Asia

Northwest Passage Sought by European explorers who realized they were not in the Indies Waterway connecting Atlantic to Asia(did not exist)

Sea Dogs- threatened Spain by raiding Spanish Treasure Fleets King Phillip- sent Spanish Armada against England in retaliation for Sea Dogs

Farming The major occupation of Europe in the 1400,s In Western Europe Feudalism Manors

Spain Found the first water route to Asia Magellan

The French Explored and claimed the St. Lawrence and Mississippi River Valleys

Hudson Sailed for England and The Netherlands Searching for a Northwest passage