The Age of Exploration

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List 5 things you know about the Age of Exploration...

*Think about Who? What? When? Where? and How?

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What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

• It was safe.

• It was fast.

• It was expensive.

• It was predictable.

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Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?

• to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods

• to discover ancient religious sites

• to escape natural disasters at home

• to search for a new home with opportunities

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Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

• longer routes.

• larger ships.

• military strength.

• new technology.

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Cartography is

• the science of mapmaking.

• the process of transporting explorers.

• an advanced type of sailing ship.

• a device used for navigation.

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In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by

• a desire to escape religious persecution.

• strong leadership from Prince Henry.

• the search for a better home.

• the people’s open minds and generous spirits.

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What was one difference between Vasco de Gama and Bartolomeu Dias?

• De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a sea route to South Africa.

• Dias was from Spain, while de Gama was from Italy.

• Dias circumnavigated the globe, while de Gama did not.

• Both De Gama and Dias' contributions expanded trade in Asia and Africa.

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The Treaty of Tordesillas best facilitated exploration by

• settling competition over colonized territories.

• establishing sea routes to Asia.

• sponsoring voyages along Africa’s west coast.

• selecting trained explorers .

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Whose explorations led to a greater knowledge of North America, the Arctic, Australia, and the Hawaiian islands?

• Robert de La Salle’s and Henry Hudson’s

• Henry Hudson’s and James Cook’s

• Samuel de Champlain’s and Robert de La Salle’s

• James Cook’s and Samuel de Champlain’s

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During the Age of Discovery, interactions between Asia and Europe led to competition for land and resources and

• caused trade setbacks for Europeans.

• led to the creation of maps that were too difficult to read.

• were welcome and peaceful.

• were accompanied by an increase in trade.

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How did the age of exploration impact the world?

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Please rate yourself on today's success criteria which is to explain the role of technology in exploration and explain why.