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​The Age of Exploration
⛵ Why did explorers travel the world?

By Valisha Whitfield

​Today I will: Explain why Europeans explored Identify important explorers

Poll

🗣️ Imagine sailing across the ocean without GPS.
Would you go?

💬 Chat:

• Yes

• No

​Explorers traveled for the 3 G’s: 💰 Gold ✝️ God 🏆 Glory

​💰 Gold = Wealth Spices Trade routes New resources

​SLIDE 6 – God ✝️ God = Religion Spread Christianity Missionary work

​🏆 Glory = Fame & Power Honor for explorers Power for countries

​🧭 Christopher Columbus – Spain Ferdinand Magellan – First world voyage Vasco da Gama – Route to India Henry Hudson – North America

Match

Match the explorer to their goal:

• Columbus

• Megellan

• da Gama

Spain

World Travel

Route to India

• Spain

• World Travel

• Route to India

Poll

Think About It

⚖️ Was exploration good for everyone?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Open Ended

Exit Ticket

Explorers traveled mainly to find ________.