Age of Exploration

Front

Before the Age of Exploration, Europe was considered to be:

Back

Isolated from the outside world

Tags

4.1

Front

What was a consequence of Europe becoming wealthier?

Back

Increased demand for trade

Tags

4.1

Front

Why would explorers want to shorten trade routes?

Back

To reduce the time and risk involved in trading.

Tags

4.1

Front

What is the Age of Exploration?

Back

A period of time where Europe expanded outside of their borders

Tags

4.1

Front

When did the Age of Exploration take place?

Back

1400s-1800s

Tags

4.1

Front

What was discovered by Europeans during the Age of Exploration?

Back

The New World

Tags

4.1

Front

What are the 3 G's that sum up the motivation of Europeans to explore?

Back

God, Glory, and Gold

Tags

4.1

Front

What does "God" represent in the context of European exploration?

Back

The spread of Christianity

Tags

4.1

Front

What does "Glory" refer to in the European explorers' motivation?

Back

Claiming new areas for their monarchs

Tags

4.1

Front

What does "Gold" signify in the context of the European exploration?

Back

Finding wealth

Tags

4.1