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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500) - Junior Cycle History - Question A - 2005
Question A
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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500).
We were absent thirteen months on this voyage, exposing ourselves to terrible danger... show full transcript
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Letter from Amerigo Vespucci to his patron Lorenzo de’ Medici (1500) - Junior Cycle History - Question A - 2005
Step 1
How far did Vespucci and his crew sail?
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Vespucci and his crew sailed approximately five thousand leagues, as stated in the letter.
Step 2
Mention two things they discovered.
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They discovered various kinds of birds and immense regions populated by naked people, as well as new languages.
Step 3
Name two things they brought back.
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They brought back pearls and precious stones, including emeralds and amethysts.
Step 4
Why did so many slaves die on the voyage?
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Many slaves likely died due to overcrowding and poor treatment on the voyage, which may have led to starvation or illness.
Step 5
Why did rich patrons like de’ Medici sponsor voyages such as this?
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Rich patrons like de' Medici sponsored these voyages primarily to find new trade routes and to increase their wealth.
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