Wednesday, 19 June 2013

The Beginnnings af a Nation

1.    What was the purpose of the Crusades?
The purpose of the Crusades was to take back the Holy Land from the Turks (the Muslims).
2.    What early inventions were particularly helpful to sailors?
The Crusades created a new interest in geography and travel; therefore the compass and astrolabe were invented.
3.    Which European country was the first to find an all-water route to the East?
Portugal was the first country to find an all-water route to the East.
4.    What date did Columbus discover America? Where did he land?
Christopher Columbus landed at San Salvador in the early morning of October 12th, 1492.
 
 
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