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Who traveled around the world during the Renaissance?
Ferdinand Magellan
The Renaissance era was a period of learning and cultural development in Europe during the 14th to the 17th centuries….Key Terms and People of the Age of Discovery.
| Terms | People |
|---|---|
| Renaissance—a cultural movement spanning from the 14th to 17th century | Ferdinand Magellan—led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe |
Who were the explorers of the Renaissance period?
Explorers and navigators
- Christopher Columbus.
- Amerigo Vespucci.
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
- Gonçalo Álvares.
- John Cabot.
- Giovanni Francesco Gemelli Careri.
- Jacques Cartier.
- Samuel de Champlain.
What was the purpose of the Spanish missionaries in the New World?
The main goal of the California missions was to convert Native Americans into devoted Christians and Spanish citizens. Spain used mission work to influence the natives with cultural and religious instruction.
Why did the Europeans want to explore the world?
Explain the motives of the European Explorers. Gold: Monarchs seeking new resources (spices, luxury, goods). Sea route needed to reduce expense to Europeans. Glory: After the Renaissance, curiosity about other lands and people increased. Fame and fortune. God: The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.
What did the explorers bring to the Renaissance?
Peppercorns, nutmeg, mace, and cinnamon all came from lands to the east. Also from the East came precious gems and fine silk, a fabric especially sought after for women’s clothing. These trading voyages were often paid for by investors. Read more about explorers and trade in the Renaissance.
Who was the first European to reach the New World?
Although the Vikings were probably the first Europeans to reach the Americas, Columbus was the first European to establish a lasting presence there. Columbus’s so-called discovery of the New World allowed Europeans to begin the process of its colonization.
What did the Spanish explorers find in the New World?
Stories of more gold to be found led him and other Spanish explorers to conquer most of Mexico and Latin America. The discovery of silver led to the beginning of silver mining in Mexico and South America. Other finds in the New World introduced Europeans to corn, tomatoes, tobacco, and chocolate.