Grow Week 24 (101-105) This Portuguese prince helped organize expeditions of sailors. He was the first to explore around the southern edge of Africa. These were the names of the 3 ships sailed by Christopher Columbus? This was in great demand and was used to help preserve food. He is credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the world. Being born and living in a place rather than coming from somewhere else is called what?

Grow Week 24 (101-105) 7. What 3 diseases were spread across the America’s killing millions of people? 8. What type of trade began during this time period that would cause havoc and destruction to Africa? 9. Who was the first to discover a sea route to Asia? 10. This type of ship, built by the Portuguese was used for travel and trade. 11. What metals were traded for during this time period? 12. What explorer was the first to make it to Canada? 13. The practice of one country controlling another country or territory is called what? 14. Why did Europeans want to find a new route to Asia?

Answers Prince Henry the Navigator 13. Imperialism Bartholomeu Dias 14. Trade/Money Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria Spices Ferdinand Magellan Indigenous Smallpox, Malaria, and Measles Slave Trade Vasco da Gama Caravel Gold and Silver John Cabot