1. Objective: SWBAT identify the impact of trade on Europe.
Set Sail: How did the printing press affect the Protestant Reformation?
1. Open your TCAP coach book on page 162 (DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOOK)
2. Read the passage & then Answer the following questions (do not write the questions!)
1. What year did Gutenberg create the printing press?
2. How does “moveable text” work?
3. In what year did Gutenberg print his first book? What was that book?
4. Gutenberg’s press was an explosion in ____________________________?
5. What does the author of this passage compare Gutenberg’s printing press to something in our lives today?
3. Write the question and only the correct answer:
What was the main significance of the work of Johannes Gutenberg?
a. English began to take shape as a language
b. The religion of Buddhism was spread throughout Europe
c. The Bible and other works could be made available to more people
d. The English were driven out of France.

6. TCAP Practice
How does a theocracy differ from other forms of government?
A. Laws are created by a small group of leaders
B. Government leaders are religious leaders
C. Citizens are expected to obey the leaders
D. Government leaders are elected by citizens

7. Europeans wanted silk and spices from China and the East Indies.
Europeans with the ability to import spices and silk could earn a lot of money.
How do you suggest they get it?

8. Explorers
During the 15th century, Spain, Portugal, and France sent explorers to find new water trade routes to the East.

9. 15th Century Entrepreneur!
Imagine you are a Portuguese entrepreneur during the 15th century. You recognize that you could make a lot of money if you can just find a trade route with the East!
A trip costs a lot of money though, so you need to convince a King to sponsor you. Tell your king why it will be a good investment for him to sponsor you.

10. East Indies = land and islands southeast of India
England
Portugal
Spain

11. Competition
Italy and the Muslim Turks had control over trade routes through the Mediterranean Sea and the land routes. Western Europeans had to compete with Italians and Turks for trade.

12. It was not safe to travel through Muslim lands, so Europeans needed to find water routes.
East Indies
England
Portugal
Spain

13. Inventions
Explorers used a compass and an astrolabe to find their destinations.
An astrolabe shows which latitude you are located on.
A compass shows which direction you are heading.

14. Check for Understanding
Why did European exploration begin in the 15th century?
Where did Europeans want to go?
What did Europeans want from Asia?
Which European countries tried to find trade routes to Asia?
Why didn’t Western European nations trade through the Mediterranean?
Why did Western European nations search for water routes instead of land routes?
What did Europeans use the compass and astrolabe for?

15. Get Sponsored!
Imagine you are a Portuguese entrepreneur during the 15th century. You recognize that you could make a lot of money if you can just find a trade route with the East.
A trip costs a lot of money though, so you need to convince a King to sponsor you. Answer the King’s questions to get your funding.

16. TCAP Practice During the 1500s, European desire for spices led to
A. Improvements in farming
B. the exploration of the East Indies
C. Advances in government
D. the division of Europe into city states