According to Christopher Columbus, where was the East Indies?
Only 4,500 kms (2,795 miles) to the west
What did the Vikings to from 8th to 12th centuries?
The Vikings built magnificent sailing vessels and set out from their homeland on voyages of exploration.
Who was Henry the Navigator?
The prince Henry of Portugal in 14th century
Where were the Vikings from?
The Scandinavia.
Why don't we see the Taino people anymore?
The Spanish brought diseases to the island, and many Taino people died.
What goods did the merchants trade on The Silk Road?
Silk, spices, gold, silver, horses
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus (1951 - 1506)
Who financed Christopher Columbus for his expedition?
The Spanish King and Queen
Who were the earliest peoples to trade their goods?
The Phoenicians.
Why did Portugal become so rich in 14th-15th centuries?
Portugal controlled the trade from Portugal (Europe) to China, India, Indonesia and Philippine Islands
What does "trade" mean?
The activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries.
Who was Marco Polo?
He was a trader and a great storyteller from Venice, Italy.
He was a first European explorer to travel the entire length of the Silk Road in 13th century.
What was the first region that Christopher Columbus landed?
Islands on the Caribbean Sea
When did the Vikings approach North America?
By 1000
How did people live 6 thousand years ago?
They grew their own food and made everything they needed.
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