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1 Drill: Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions It is a gray & windy morning in 1430. You are standing on a dock in the European country of Portugal staring out at the dark and mysterious Atlantic Ocean. You, like most people at the time, have no idea what lies beyond the horizon. Now you may find out. You have been asked to go on a voyage of exploration. You’ve heard all the terrifying stories of sea monsters and shipwrecks. You’ve heard the warnings that the currents along parts of western Africa are “so terrible that no ship having once passed…will ever be able to return.” You also have heard that riches await to those who help explore and claim new lands. Now, as the captain calls for you to come aboard, you must decide. Would you go? What possible rewards might come from exploring the seas for new lands? What are the risks involved in embarking on a journey like this?

2 The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia 1415-1796

3 Objective SWBAT understand the significance of exploration by taking notes on a PowerPoint, viewing a video and completing an Exit Ticket at 80% accuracy.

4 Age of Exploration 15 th century – 17 th century Characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search for: Trading partners New goods New trade routes Some set sail simply to learn more about the world

5 Think-Pair-Share Why did Europeans find potentially dangerous sea routes preferable to overland routes? They were quicker; they eliminated Arab middlemen; they allowed Europeans to get goods more cheaply by going straight to the source

6 Motivations for Exploring the Seas Europeans traded with Asians long before the Renaissance Black Death & breakup of Mongol empire disrupted trade Growth in European population = Growing demand in trade

7 Reasons for Exploration Desire to explore the unknown & discover new knowledge Problem: No funding for ships, supplies, or crews Many turned to the government for support Many nations were looking for silver & gold, but one of the biggest reasons for exploration was for spice & silk

8 The Search for Spices The most valued items were spices Used for preserving food Add flavor to meat Make medicines & perfumes Moluccas: Chief source of spices Island chain in Indonesia known as Spice Island Video

9 Navigating the World In the 1400s, European knowledge of the world and how to navigate it greatly expanded Geographers created more accurate maps Shipmakers built better ships suitable for crossing the ocean New and better technology, including a new compass was created Video

10 Exit Ticket What factors encouraged European exploration? Explain some of the challenges explorers faced.

11 Drill What factors encouraged European exploration? Explain some of the challenges explorers faced.

12 Today’s Agenda Continue & finish working on your flag activity 10 minutes Begin Major Players from the Age of Exploration activity 15-20 minutes Share responses with your partners 10 minutes Review answers


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