Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 12

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Source 12.1 On Meeting with Budomel

Source 12.2 A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama

Source 12.3 The Arrival of da Gama at Calicut

Source 12.4 Letter to Ferdinand and Isabella

Source 12.5 Columbus Arriving on Hispaniola

The following exercises provide an opportunity to use the sources collectively to respond to a guiding question.

Guiding Question

Compare and contrast European accounts of first contacts with West Africa, India, and the Americas.

Instructions

Below are five topics that might find a place in organizing an essay responding to the guiding question. This exercise asks you to identify which sources would provide relevant evidence for that topic. Select the best answers for each question. Choose ALL that apply.

Click the “submit” button for each question to turn in your work.

  1. Question 12.26

    Which sources provide evidence of ambivalence or hostility toward Europeans by local populations? Choose ALL that apply.
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    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== B. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama at Calicut, India
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== C. Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s arrival in Calicut
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 12.4: Columbus in the Caribbean
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 12.5: Columbus Engraved
    Correct: Source 12.2: In this account, the ruler of Calicut is at times ambivalent or even hostile to da Gama’s presence in his city. Source 12.4: Columbus indicated that many natives fled inland and a few attacked his crew when they first came into contact. Source 12.1: Cadamosto is invited to visit the ruler, Budomel. Source 12.3: This depiction of da Gama in Calicut betrays no sense of ambivalence or hostility toward him. Rather, he is welcomed at the gate by the ruler as a crowd of onlookers flocks to see the exotic animals being unloaded from the Portuguese ships. Source 12.5: The natives in this image appear to enthusiastically embrace the arrival of Europeans, as shown by the presents of great value that they are offering to Columbus.
    Incorrect: Source 12.2: In this account, the ruler of Calicut is at times ambivalent or even hostile to da Gama’s presence in his city. Source 12.4: Columbus indicated that many natives fled inland and a few attacked his crew when they first came into contact. Source 12.1: Cadamosto is invited to visit the ruler, Budomel. Source 12.3: This depiction of da Gama in Calicut betrays no sense of ambivalence or hostility toward him. Rather, he is welcomed at the gate by the ruler as a crowd of onlookers flocks to see the exotic animals being unloaded from the Portuguese ships. Source 12.5: The natives in this image appear to enthusiastically embrace the arrival of Europeans, as shown by the presents of great value that they are offering to Columbus.

  2. Question 12.27

    Which sources provide evidence that trade and the acquisition of valuable commodities interested Europeans who undertook these expeditions? Choose ALL that apply.
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== A. Source 12.1: Cadamosto in a West African Chiefdom
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== B. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama at Calicut, India
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== C. Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s arrival in Calicut
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 12.4: Columbus in the Caribbean
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== E. Source 12.5: Columbus Engraved
    Correct: Source 12.1: Cadamosto takes an interest in what is traded in the local markets and the value of horses in the region and acquires a number of slaves while visiting Budomel. Source 12.2: Da Gama is keen to trade European goods for gems and spices in Calicut. Source 12.3: The unloading of exotic animals in this image indicates an interest in trade and exchange. Source 12.4: Columbus writes at length about the opportunities for trade and exchange with native populations in the Caribbean. Source 12.5: The Native Americans bearing gold gifts in the central foreground indicate an interest in trade and exchange. None.
    Incorrect: Source 12.1: Cadamosto takes an interest in what is traded in the local markets and the value of horses in the region and acquires a number of slaves while visiting Budomel. Source 12.2: Da Gama is keen to trade European goods for gems and spices in Calicut. Source 12.3: The unloading of exotic animals in this image indicates an interest in trade and exchange. Source 12.4: Columbus writes at length about the opportunities for trade and exchange with native populations in the Caribbean. Source 12.5: The Native Americans bearing gold gifts in the central foreground indicate an interest in trade and exchange. None.

  3. Question 12.28

    Which sources provide evidence concerning the Christian faith of the explorers or their interests in spreading the faith? Choose ALL that apply.
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    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== B. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama at Calicut, India
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== C. Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s arrival in Calicut
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 12.4: Columbus in the Caribbean
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== E. Source 12.5: Columbus Engraved
    Correct: Source 12.1: Cadamosto tells Budomel that his Muslim faith is false and then advances Christianity as the true faith. Source 12.2: This account of Vasco da Gama’s voyage records that one motivation was to make contact with Christian communities in the East. Source 12.4: Columbus indicates that the Native Americans were well suited for conversion to Christianity. Source 12.4: The cross erected on the beach in this engraving represents a Christian missionary purpose. Source 12.3: While da Gama was interested in spreading the Christian faith, this tapestry provides no evidence of this.
    Incorrect: Source 12.1: Cadamosto tells Budomel that his Muslim faith is false and then advances Christianity as the true faith. Source 12.2: This account of Vasco da Gama’s voyage records that one motivation was to make contact with Christian communities in the East. Source 12.4: Columbus indicates that the Native Americans were well suited for conversion to Christianity. Source 12.4: The cross erected on the beach in this engraving represents a Christian missionary purpose. Source 12.3: While da Gama was interested in spreading the Christian faith, this tapestry provides no evidence of this.

  4. Question 12.29

    Which sources provide evidence of the marriage customs of local populations? Choose ALL that apply.
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    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== B. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama at Calicut, India
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== C. Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s arrival in Calicut
    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== D. Source 12.4: Columbus in the Caribbean
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 12.5: Columbus Engraved
    Correct: Source 12.1: Cadamosto describes in great detail the marriage customs of Budomel’s realm. Source 12.4: Columbus notes that most marriages in the Caribbean were monogamous, but that rulers could take up to twenty wives. Source 12.2: The account of da Gama’s voyage focused on trade and relations with the Calicut authorities, not on the social structure or marriage customs of the local population. Source 12.3: This image offers no evidence concerning marriage customs in Calicut. Source 12.5: This engraving offers no evidence concerning marriage customs amongst the Taino.
    Incorrect: Source 12.1: Cadamosto describes in great detail the marriage customs of Budomel’s realm. Source 12.4: Columbus notes that most marriages in the Caribbean were monogamous, but that rulers could take up to twenty wives. Source 12.2: The account of da Gama’s voyage focused on trade and relations with the Calicut authorities, not on the social structure or marriage customs of the local population. Source 12.3: This image offers no evidence concerning marriage customs in Calicut. Source 12.5: This engraving offers no evidence concerning marriage customs amongst the Taino.

  5. Question 12.30

    Which sources provide evidence of Islamic influences on societies? Choose ALL that apply.
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    1eoMUwqbGSN43LoGFk2KBbM7WtI6+uSIktnd1sVdxvuj+OCzqkVsxoAwO6MNpn1bh0PLfQ1dI7y4rziHwMhGcQJm9GRWGbL2E3zjWe8M25PiQY2ik5MLBrRmXT/EXVaQeSPSNA== B. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama at Calicut, India
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== C. Source 12.3: Celebrating da Gama’s arrival in Calicut
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== D. Source 12.4: Columbus in the Caribbean
    ExJKRUbmSsFQHkA5L0A/ngVPDmUEiZDq0lIehMfKV3dxK3P5s3DUP2xX/5SSZ4d+kukozoxy5dk4abKVgk7WBzXOiH6A/9WGwpxvMraidMJsTNn31yVGw4yADRsGQS7Ybj33uw== E. Source 12.5: Columbus Engraved
    Correct: Source 12.1: Cadamosto visits Budomel, who is a Muslim, and observes Muslim religious practices. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama encounters Muslim merchants in Calicut. Source 12.3: While Vasco da Gama encounters Muslim merchants in Calicut, this depiction of his arrival in the city offers no evidence of a Muslim presence. Source 12.4: There were no Muslims in the Americas at the time of Columbus’s arrival. Source 12.5: There were no Muslims in the Americas at the time of Columbus’s arrival.
    Incorrect: Source 12.1: Cadamosto visits Budomel, who is a Muslim, and observes Muslim religious practices. Source 12.2: Vasco da Gama encounters Muslim merchants in Calicut. Source 12.3: While Vasco da Gama encounters Muslim merchants in Calicut, this depiction of his arrival in the city offers no evidence of a Muslim presence. Source 12.4: There were no Muslims in the Americas at the time of Columbus’s arrival. Source 12.5: There were no Muslims in the Americas at the time of Columbus’s arrival.