The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration is also known as The Age of (a)  

The Age of Exploration began in the 15th century and went through until the 17th century.

• True

• False

This period in time was marked by many advancements such as.....

• computers

  cars

  tools

• ship building

  cars

  computers

• ship building

  navigation tools

  cartography

What prompted this desire to explore the world?

(a)  

What other things were motivating factors for exploring?

(a)  

How many types of new technological advancements were introduced to help explorers navigate the waters?

(a)  

According to the video did Christopher Columbus travel the world in 1492 and discover Asia?

• True

• False

Although Ferdinand Megellan died in his exploration, what did his crew go on to prove about the world?

(a)  

Where there any negative consequences to the Europeans discovery of the indigenous people (native americans)?

(a)  

What were some of the positive influences of the Age of Exploration?

(a)