THE AGE OF EXPLORATION
SOURCE D
Privileges Granted by Their Catholic Majesties FERDINAND and ISABELLA to Columbus, 30th of April 1492 - Junior Cycle History - Question 5 - 2010
Question 5
THE AGE OF EXPLORATION
SOURCE D
Privileges Granted by Their Catholic Majesties FERDINAND and ISABELLA to Columbus, 30th of April 1492.
You, Christopher Columbus, w... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:THE AGE OF EXPLORATION
SOURCE D
Privileges Granted by Their Catholic Majesties FERDINAND and ISABELLA to Columbus, 30th of April 1492 - Junior Cycle History - Question 5 - 2010
Step 1
What command was given to Columbus?
96%
114 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
Christopher Columbus was commanded to discover and subdue some islands and the mainland in the ocean.
Step 2
What rewards did the King and Queen grant Columbus?
99%
104 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
Columbus was granted the titles of Admiral and Viceroy. He would also be Governor of the lands he discovered. His sons and successors would inherit his titles and positions, giving them the power to administer justice and punishment.
Step 3
Why were rulers such as Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain willing to sponsor voyages of exploration?
96%
101 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
Rulers like Ferdinand and Isabella were motivated to expand their empires, gain control of the spice trade, and spread Christianity amongst other significant reasons.
Step 4
Mention two dangers faced by sailors on voyages such as these.
98%
120 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
Sailors faced numerous dangers including hostile natives and the risk of shipwrecks. Other threats included starvation and scurvy due to lack of food and fresh water.
Step 5
Name two instruments which helped sailors to navigate while at sea during the age of exploration.
97%
117 rated
Only available for registered users.
Sign up now to view full answer, or log in if you already have an account!
Answer
Two instruments that assisted sailors in navigation were the compass and the astrolabe.
Join the Junior Cycle students using SimpleStudy...
