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Explorers have found exotic islands in the Indian Ocean - What does this mean for Europe?
A fleet of Spanish ships has just returned home after a long journey around the globe. These people are the several survivors who returned after exploring South America, finding the Pacific, and discovering new islands in the Indian Ocean. Their captain, Ferdinand Magellan, was hoping to find a passage that led to the Pacific. After accomplishing this mission, instead of turning around, the leader decided to sail home through the Pacific and stop at the East Indies. Here, the fleet discovered the islands of the Philippines next to "The Spice Islands." This new land was nothing like it is in Europe. The hills were green with palm trees and the sand was white. The coastline was filled with reefs which prevented them from getting very close to an island. The troops met with the natives and traded for many spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The land was equipped with many natural resources that could be traded as goods, including spices and silks. This is an important discovery because it allows for the expansion of the trade industry in Europe and "The Spice Islands." In this new region to Europeans, animal species, plants, and native people were found that never had been encountered before. The natives, however, did not treat our explorers well after we tried to convert them to Christianity. They later attacked our people, killing Ferdinand Magellan, and destroying most of the crew. The survivors of this voyage were the first to circumnavigate the world. The discovery of these new islands have opened many doors for Europeans to get involved in trade between the East and the West.
-Victoria Pajak
Puzzle page- Age of Discovery crossword
-write the answer in the boxes corresponding to the question number-
Across
5. city in the East indies that was taken over by the Portuguese and destroyed the cities Muslims.
11. the first permanent European settlement to supply ships sailing to or from the East Indies.
14. island off the coast of India which served as a major military and commercial base for the Portuguese
15. divided the non-European world into two zones
16. Dutch farmers
22. Chinese ruler who expanded China's borders to rule the largest area in the nations history.
23. described the specific terms of the Line of Demarcation and was signed by Portugal and Spain
24. unified the Asante Kingdom and won control of Kumasi, a trading city. Believed that the right to rule came from heaven.
25. sail around the world
27. county in South East Asia made up thousands of islands.
28. city in East Africa that was a hub of international trade and was attacked by the Portuguese
29. ruler of Kongo who tried to stop transatlantic slave trade
31. established by Muslim rulers throughout much of India
32. present-day Indonesia
33. having full, independent power.
34. Italian navigator from Genoa who wanted to reach the East Indies.
35. Jesuit priest who brought important information to Europeans who knew little about China and made a strong impression on the Chinese
36. led the way in sponsoring exploration for portugal.
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1. formed by a group of wealthy, Dutch merchants and had full power.
2. Portuguese leader who conquered much of the countries in the Indian ocean
3. large estates run by an owner or an owner's overseer
4. led five ships around the Cape of Good Hope and into India
6. Region of south east China made up of a peninsula and two islands. Became a trading post for the Portuguese under The Ming's permission.
7. town and hub of international trade, located in West africa
8. sailed to Southern America to reach the Pacific ocean
9. the exclusive control of a business or industry
10. people from Manchuria who conquered the Ming Dynasty and ruled as the Qin dynasty for 300 years
12. A coastal city in southern Japan where one or two Dutch ships a year would trade.
13. A dynasty set up by the Manchus that had two rulers.
17. arose from the successful settlements of the Yoruba people of present-day Nigeria. Used wealth from slave trade to build a strong army
18. distant areas under Portuguese control
19. mapmakers
20. coastal city in South East China, also known as Canton.
21. people who hoped to convert Africans to Christianity
26. brought samples of British-made goods to show the Chinese the advantages of trade with the Westerners.
30. Indian troops
(answer key on the last page)
-Victoria Pajak
International Breaking News
The globe is cut in half?!
-Victoria Pajak
pope alexander vi
the line of demarcation on a map
the treaty of tordesillas
Obituaries
Christopher Columbus-
1451- 1506
The well-known explorer, Christopher Columbus, has died at the age of 55, at the Spanish court at Valladolid. Born in the Italian port of Genoa, this explorer is famous for finding the New World and opening a new age of exploration. Portugal would not sponsor Columbus’ voyages however he was eventually funded by Spain. The King and queen of Spain, King Ferdinand and QueenIsabella were eager to sponsor Columbus. They agreed to help him because they thought that it would strengthen Catholicism. On August 3, 1492, he and his men set off to find the New World. They sailed on three ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, to find the East Indies. The voyage ended on October 12, 1492 when Columbus thought that he had reached the Indies. He was mistaken and actually on an island in the Caribbean. In 1493, he returned to Spain and was forever named a hero.
Ferdinand Magellan
1480 – 1521
The Portuguese aristocrat, Ferdinand Magellan, has passed away at the age of 41. The goal of his lifetime was to find a way to reach the Pacific. He and his men started their sail from Spain on September 20, 1590 and in November 1520, they “entered a bay at the southern tip of South America (Ellis and Anthony)." Here Magellan found a passage and named it the Strait of Magellan. He then named Balboa’s South Sea the Pacific. With their mission complete, Magellan was confidant and felt that he could achieve anything. He then wanted to find the East Indies, while the rest of the men desired to returnhome. Although Magellan estimated and told his men that it would only take them three week to find it, it took them almost four months. Upon their arrival in the Philippines,Magellan was killed by a native in March. At the start of their quest, he and his men had set out on five ships and on September 8, 1522 only one ship returned to Spain.
Vasco de Gama
1469 - 1524
Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese navigator, passed in 1524in India. The explorer was given command of four ships, in 1497, with the purpose of finding a sea route to India. Trade with India was becoming too expensive because the only way to reach it was to travel over land. By finding a quicker, less expensive way to trade, using a sea route, Portugal would be able to profit greatly from the spice trade with India. Many believed that this was impossible. Even though Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope, it was Vasco da Gama and his crew that sailed completely around the tip of Africa. After stopping at cities such as Mombasa and Malindi they successfully reached Calicut, India in May of 1498. After returning to Portugal Vasco da Gama was sent back to India two more times.
-Becky Cardinal
Interview of the week
Hero or Monster?
In 1492, the well-known explorer, Christopher Columbus and his menset off on a voyage in search of the Indies. Instead, the sailors came across an island in the Caribbean, where they encountered the Taino people. We were on this island for weeks and finally found a native brave enough to tell her story. Manaka, one of the tribe members, and her people were harshly affected by the beginning attempts of colonizing this area. She informed us “These men are enslaving, our people. So many are being tortured and murdered if they show even the slightest resistance. ” She informed us how Columbus is attempting to keep these actions secretive and threatening his men not to tell of their duties. “My husband, Lok, told me that he saw one of Columbus’ men get his tong cut off, for telling his family what they were doing to my people.” Manaka fears that this could be the end for the Tainotribe. Is this famous explorer, Christopher Columbus, a hero or a monster?
- Becky Cardinal
Business news
Slave trade in full swing!
-Lauren Jackson
Technology update
New advancements in technology are here!
-Lauren Jackson
- Answer key for the 'Age of discovery' crossword puzzle -
1. Dutch East India Company
2. Afonso de Albuquerque
3. plantations
4. Vasco de Gama
5. Malacca
6. Macao
7. Malindi
8 .Ferdinand Magellan
9. monopoly
10. Manchus
11. Cape Town
12. Nagasaki
13. Qing
14. Goa
15. Line of Demarcation
16. Boers
17. Oyo Empire
18. outposts
19. cartographers
20. Guangzhou
21. missionaries
22. Qianlong
23. Treaty of Tordesillas
24. Osei Tutu
25. circumnavigate
26. Lord Macartney
27. Philippines
28. Mombasa
29. Affonso 1
30. sepoys
31. Mughal Empire
32. East Indies
33. sovereign
34. Christopher Columbus
35. Matteo Ricci
36. Prince Henry
- Victoria Pajak