THE AGE OF EXPLORATION (30 marks)
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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500) - Junior Cycle History - Question 5 - 2005
Question 5
THE AGE OF EXPLORATION (30 marks)
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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500).
We were absent thirteen months on this voyage, ex... show full transcript
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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500) - Junior Cycle History - Question 5 - 2005
Step 1
How far did Vespucci and his crew sail?
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Vespucci and his crew sailed approximately 5,000 leagues.
Step 2
Mention two things they discovered.
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Immense regions
Naked people
They also discovered various kinds of birds, wild animals, and aromatic trees, any of which could be valid answers.
Step 3
Name two things they brought back.
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Pearls
Precious stones
They also brought back slaves, which can be included as another valid answer.
Step 4
Why did many slaves die on the voyage?
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Many slaves died due to overcrowding, starvation, or ill-treatment during the journey.
Step 5
Why did rich patrons like de' Medici sponsor voyages such as this?
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Rich patrons like de' Medici sponsored such voyages to find new trade routes and to increase their wealth, among other reasons.
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