7.1 age of exploration begins.pptx
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Mr. McCaskill
AGE OF EXPLORATION
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SEA MONSTERS!!
What took people so long to explore?
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The Oceans were and have always been a mystery to human beings.
Because of this, many civilizations lived isolated from the rest of the world.
For example, civilizations in the Americas were advanced yet had not been seen by Europeans because of the ocean.
The power of the ocean
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New experiments of the Renaissance and Enlightenment led to new technology’s to help explore the worldBetter ShipsMagnetic CompassBetter understanding of weather/waterBetter mapmakingA new sense of adventure
Age of Discovery
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Individuals set out to explore new trade routesMake themselves rich
Europe began doing expeditions for money.Other factors as well, but mainly
because of this!Monarchs (Kings and Queens) wanted to
get in on the action as wellBegan sponsoring expeditions
Age of Discovery
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Henry the Navigator (Portugal) (1394-1460)Not really a navigator. More so just an explorerBecame interested in trade with AfricaSent ships down the coast to exploreColonized the AzoresFirst built caravels
Smaller, lighter ships that could travel on the ocean
Key Explorers
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Vasco da Gama (Portugal) (1460-1524)Sailed around the continent of AfricaFirst to sail directly from Europe to IndiaEstablished lucrative trade routes that made
himself and Portugal very richSeen as just as significant as Neil Armstrong at
his timeHelped colonize parts of Africa and India
Key Explorers
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Ferdinand Magellan (Spain kind of)Tried to find a Western Route to the Spice
IslandsFirst European to see the Philippines Died in a battle in the PhilippinesHis crew was first to circumnavigate the
earthNavigate all the way around the world
Discovered how big the world was
Key Explorers
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All of these guys (with the exception of Magellan) gave way to Christopher Columbus (Spain) (1451-1506).
Columbus was important when it came to exploration yet his legacy will forever be debated!
He was not a “bad” navigator.Columbus overestimated the size of Asia and
underestimated the size of the oceans.However, he was one of the first of his time
to explore these waters.
Key Explorers
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He thought he was here…
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He actually was here…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF_unlvjccA
VIDEO
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Columbus called the “Indians” that because he thought he was in West Indonesia.
He planned on bringing the king of Spain spices and riches.He failed at bringing back both
Spain later became the most powerful country in Europe because of Columbus’ expeditions.
Because of this, we can speak of a truly WORLD HISTORY!!
The Impact of Columbus…
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