1. Important Dates Current events project due tomorrow HW EA-1 due Wednesday, EA-2 Thursday, EA-3 AND EA-4 Tuesday, May 26, EA-5 Wednesday, May 27, EA-6 Thursday, May 28, EA-7 Friday May 29. Quiz on Unit 11 Monday, June 1 (25 multiple choice questions, no short answers) Extra credit presentations for current events Friday, June 5 (3 points will be added to your lowest test grade). Final exam will be IN CLASS on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. Study guide available on my website.

2. Period 1 Teams Alex M – Sean Phillip – Alfred Kiki– Griffen Robert – Michaela Teddy – Cat Jessica – Christian Jack – Caroline D Joe – Chris T William – Madelyn C Ben – Caroline L Brad– Massimo Teddi - Alex R Laura – Madelyn S Daniela – Melanie Ryan – Nikko

3. Period 4 Teams Ariana - Andrea Mansi - Meghan Kevin B – Casey Luca – Grace Stephanie – Robert L Joe – Chris Aidan – Ashley Kevin C – Lizzie Briana – Robert DC Paula - Samantha – Phil Jake – Maria Alex K – Jack Lauren – Elena

4. Period 7 Teams Samantha – Lauren -Madeline Danielle – Gabriella – Luke Eddie – Chris – William Y Aidan – William B – Laura Bryan – Kate – Halle Sabrina – Charlese – Marisa James – Felicia – Ashley K Jallah – Yeabin – Jessica

5. Period 8 Teams Colby – Olivia Natalie – Nicholas Mackenzie - Maggie Samantha – Sofia Kyle – Ethan Jake – Danielle Belle – Bella Katiera - Kerry Lily – Noelle Grant – Hunter Marissa – Sachi Devin – Grace Maddy – Jack

6. Question #1 Three G’s 1.God → Convert new people to Christianity 2.Gold → New trade routes to Asia, new markets, spices, raw materials 3.Glory → Gain colonies (symbol of power), seek adventure and fame.

7. Question #3 Better understanding of the world (cartography) New technology: (1) Caravel ships (2) Navigational tools (astrolabe, magnetic compass) (3) Triangular sails (can sail against the breeze)

8. Question #5 Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460): - Wants to find a sea route to Asia (get spices, gold, jewels) - Sets up a navigation school for map makers, shipbuilders, sea captains - Establishes trading posts along western coast of Africa (gains ivory, gold, slaves)

9. Question #5 Bartolomeu Diaz (1488) First European to go around the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope)

10. Question #5 Vasco da Gama (1498): Reaches the shores of India, direct sea route to Asia finally achieved! Pedro Cabral (1500): Claimed Brazil for Portugal, established a trading post in Calicut, India.

11. Concluding Question Of all the political, religious and technological factors that existed in European society during the 15 th century, which one do you think was most important in making the Age of Exploration a success? Why?