European Exploration in the Renaissance Era
Explore the motivations behind European exploration during the Renaissance, including economic factors, religious influences, and technological advancements. Learn about key explorers and their routes, all contributing to the Age of Exploration.
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Bellwork : Intro to Exploration (384-5) 1. Why were European explorers attracted to Asia? 2. Explain the economic motives for exploration. 3. How did religion impact exploration? 4. List two technological advances that improved exploration. 5. THINKER: Make a connection How did the new Renaissance mindset lead to exploration?
Unit 4: New Discoveries & Ideas Unit 4: New Discoveries & Ideas 1450-1700 Topics Addressed: European Exploration Monarchies of Europe Scientific Revolution Enlightenment Political Changes!
Intro to Exploration Early navigators relied on landmarks, the stars, and the sun to determine their directions not always accurate! Most people believed the earth was flat! During the Renaissance, technology increased compasses, ships, latitude/longitude, etc. These new advances led to the Age of Exploration! Explorers set out to claim new land (European empires), resources (gold), spread religion, and develop trade routes.
BW discussion: Causes of Exploration 1. Why were European explorers attracted to Asia? 2. Explain the economic motives for exploration. 3. How did religion impact exploration? 4. List two technological advances that improved exploration. 5. THINKER: Make a connection How did the new Renaissance mindset lead to exploration?
Age of Exploration During the Renaissance, there were six main explorers: Bartholomeu Dias Vasco de Gama Christopher Columbus John Cabot Ferdinand Magellan Hernando Cortes Let s map their routes! Need six! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
File:250px-Bartolomeu Dias Voyage.PNG.png Bartholomeu Dias 1487
Christopher Columbus 1492
Vasco de Gama 1497
John Cabot 1497
Ferdinand Magellan - 1519 File:450px-Magellan's voyage EN.svg.png
2016 lesson - Exploration To learn more about the successes of exploration, you are going to complete an exploration worksheet. You will work independently to read and research information on exploration. (chapter 17) This covers the entire section of exploration so make sure you work effectively! Worth 20 points! Follow all guidelines on the assignment handout.
