1. Chapter 6 The Age of Exploration

2. Motives Europeans had a crush on Asia, because they viewed Asia as exotic (and the desired wealth through trade) Wanted to find precious metals ($$$) Desired to spread the Catholic faith to native peoples. (AMEN) And of course… for the adventure and Glory of it all. Glory, Gold, and God

3. Question 1 Why did Europeans begin to search the world over? Why did Europeans begin to search the world over?

4. Means Technology improved and Europeans could now make long voyages. Made ships that could sail into the wind This technology was mostly from the Arabs navigation charts, records of coastline and distances between ports, and cartography helped the sailors

5. Question 2 In your opinion, what was the most useful tool that was developed for sailors during this time. In your opinion, what was the most useful tool that was developed for sailors during this time.

6. Portuguese Trading Empire Portugal took the lead in European exploration Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored a trip to sail the coast of Africa and found gold. (the Gold Coast) Vasco de Gama traveled to India around Africa, and made thousands in the spice trade. Portugal signed a treaty with the leader of the Spice Islands (China and Moluccas) giving them control of the spice trade.Spice Islands

7. Question 3 Explain two reasons why Portugal was able to take the lead in exploration and trade. Explain two reasons why Portugal was able to take the lead in exploration and trade.

8. Voyages to the Americas Spain sailed west to find a way to the spice trade. Christopher Columbus thought that the world was smaller around than most thought and would make a quicker trip to go west to find a way to the Spice Islands. Financed by Queen Isabella, in 1492 he reached the coast of Cuba.

9. Voyages to the America He thought he reached Asia He made 4 trips to the area (Caribbean Islands and Honduras) and called it the Indies.

10. Question 4 How many times was Columbus wrong? What was he wrong about? How many times was Columbus wrong? What was he wrong about?

11. Voyages to the Americas 1494, Treaty of Tordesillas, Line of Demarcation - North to South line through the Atlantic Ocean.Treaty of Tordesillas Portugal claimed east of the line, and Spain west of the line.

12. Voyages to the Americas Other countries got in on the search the New World. John Cabot explored the New England coastline Amerigo Vespucci went on several voyages and wrote a letter describing what he saw. Amerigo Vespucci This led to the name America.

13. Question 5 Write down 3 new facts that you learned today that you did not know before. Write down 3 new facts that you learned today that you did not know before.