Exploration: Key People & Tools

Name: New World Explorers Match the explorer to their accomplishments Bartolomeu Dias Cape of Good Hope Prince Henry Conquered the city of Ceuta & explored the African coast Vasco da Gama India Christopher Columbus North America & Caribbean Hernando Cortes Mexico Francisco Pizarro South America Magellan Around the world (successfully) Exploration Technology Please match the technological innovation to its purpose. This is a navigational instrument used by sailors to determine their direction of travel. Compass This instrument was used by sailors and navigators to determine their position on the seas and was key during the Age of Exploration. Astrolabe This is a ship designed to hold enough supplies for long voyages & equipped with triangular sails for speed Caravel The 3 G's In 3 to 5 sentences, answer the following: What are the "3 G's" of exploration? How do they serve as motivation for potential explorers