Bell Ringer What is the difference between the geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe? Why was the heliocentric model not accepted by most people?

27 - Age of Exploration Essential Question: What were the various causes and effects of European exploration?

Motivations for European Exploration The Three G’s

Motivations for European Exploration Gold –to gain access to the goods of Asia (Marco Polo’s The Travels) God –spread Catholicism to non- believers Glory –make a name for oneself (humanism) Desired direct trade routes to Asia

Motivations for European Exploration Access to new technology Caravel – Portuguese design which was faster, had a larger cargo hold, and was constructed with a lateen sail for sailing into the wind Astrolabe – plotted latitude using either the sun or stars Magnetic Compass / Better maps Better understanding of wind and current patterns

Portuguese Exploration Henry the Navigator – patron of exploration, gathered shipbuilders, cartographers, and ship captains to sail to Africa and India (gold and spices) Dias – Cape of Good Hope Vasco Da Gama – reached India established the spice trade Cabral – accidental claim

Spanish Exploration Christopher Columbus convinced Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain that he could reach Asia by sailing west Educated already knew Earth was round but Read Marco Polo’s The Travels Does not discover the Americas but does create a connection between East and West that never existed

Treaty of Tordesillas Imaginary line drawn to settle dispute between Spain and Portugal All unexplored land west of the line belongs to Spain, all land east belongs to Portugal Modification from earlier decision made by the Pope

Amerigo Vespucci Florentine explorer who figured out they were in a “New World” Amerigo = America (namesake)

Spanish Exploration (Continued) Ferdinand Magellan – first voyage to circumnavigate, or sail around, the world. (sort of)

Northwest Passage Various countries including England and France searched for a passage through the Americas to access the goods of Asia No practical passage to be found

Essential Question: What were the various causes and effects of European exploration?

Review What are the 3 G’s of European Exploration?

Review Which country led the way in European exploration?

Review Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?

Review New ship designed by the Portuguese that allowed for long distance exploration.

Map Activity – European Exploration Use the map on page 191 of the text to map out the voyages of the major European explorers, including: Hudson, Cartier, Dias, Da Gama, Cabral, Columbus, Cortes, and Magellan/Elcano Label the following geographic features and places: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Magellan, All Continents, China, India, Spain, France, Portugal, England, Netherlands, Gold Coast Create a key to identify the different colors used