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Describe why magellan circled the earth and why explorers used the oceans

Why did early ocean explorers and navigators travel the world? Early ocean explorers and navigators were seeking new lands, trade routes, spices, gold, goods…… The oceans were the best way to travel long distances a 150 years ago GUESS THE AIM???? Why did early ocean explorers and navigators travel the world?

AIM: How can we describe the early ocean explorers and navigators? INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the early ocean explorers and navigators 2. Describe the accomplishments of these early explorers 3. Explain what motivated the early explorers to travel by sea AIM: How can we describe the early ocean explorers and navigators?

Earliest history we have of trade routes were recorded by the Phoenicians. They were skilled sailors who lived in present day Syria.

The Phoenicians sailed all over the Mediterranean Sea

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Explorer/Navigator Country of Origin Area Explored Vikings Bartholomeu Dias Christopher Columbus John Cabot Vasco Nunez de Balboa Henry hudson Giovannni da Verrazano Ferdinand magellan Jacques Cartier

1.What were key motives for Europeans during the age of exploration Exit Ticket 1.What were key motives for Europeans during the age of exploration

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