Age of Exploration (DCA 2)

What are the reasons why Europeans began exploring the New World?

• Treasures (Gold and Silver)

• New Land

• To get different government

• New Routes

This explorer believed there was a shorter route to reach Asia. He sailed in 1492. This explorer was successful in finding new land, but did not reach Asia.

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Magellan

• Henry Hudson

This explorer wanted to find a quicker passage to Asia through the Arctic Ocean. This explorers crew refused to listen to him and forced him off the ship.

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Magellan

• Henry Hudson

What are some examples of new technological advances during the Age of Exploration?

• Faster and more maneuverable ships

• Maps

• New crops

• Navigational Tools

What did they exchange during the Columbian Exchange?

• Animals

• Diseases

• Plants

• Maps

Who was the Columbian Exchange between?

• The Old World and the New World

• Europe and Spain

• Asia and Europe

• A lot of countries

What is one thing you learned in this unit? (Write in a complete sentence!)