Trade with the east, including first contacts with India (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Why did merchants support European exploration?
Why did merchants support European exploration?
To boost trade and find new markets for valuable goods.
Who was the first English sailor to circumnavigate the Earth?
Who was the first English sailor to circumnavigate the Earth?
Francis Drake was the first English sailor to do this.
What route did Drake take for his journey?
What route did Drake take for his journey?
He sailed around Africa, a dangerous route for exploration.
Who established trade with the Spice Islands?
Who established trade with the Spice Islands?
James Lancaster was the first to establish this trade.
What was Martin Frobisher's objective?
What was Martin Frobisher's objective?
To reach China by going around North America.
What did Lancaster lead in 1600 for trade expansion?
What did Lancaster lead in 1600 for trade expansion?
He led the first East India Company's expedition to the East.
Who was Ralph Fitch?
Who was Ralph Fitch?
An early English sailor who traveled extensively in India.
What is a privateer?
What is a privateer?
A ship or person authorized to attack enemy ships.
What does circumnavigation mean?
What does circumnavigation mean?
Sailing all the way around something, like the world.
What was mysterious about the Roanoke colony?
What was mysterious about the Roanoke colony?
It disappeared without explanation after settlers left.