Age of ExplorationThe other half of the world

Marco PoloCame back from ChinaGreat richesSplendid cities

More people wanted this!

European Nation-StatesStrong nation-statesEngland, Spain, Portugal, FranceAfrican empires

Wanted exploration but need better technologyBetter maps, navigation tools, better ships

WHY?

GoldWealthEager to buy spices, perfumes, silks, and more

Took too long.empires wanted more product; faster.

In 1492.Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?He proved once and for all that the earth is round.His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas.He opened up a new trade route to Asia.He was the greatest mapmaker of his time.

What was Columbuss primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?The desire for riches and powerA profound devotion to the Spanish royal family.His fervent interest in geography.The potential to chart unexplored territory.

When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he called the natives Indians, even though they looked and sounded nothing like people from India. What can you conclude from this fact?Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing.Columbus was illiterate.Columbus was determined to cover up his mistakes.Columbus knew virtually nothing about Indian culture.

About which of the following attributes of the earth was Columbus mistaken?Its shapeIts sizeIts massIts composition

Viewed as a trade, the Columbian exchange:Equal, favoring both Europeans and Native AmericansUnequal, favoring EuropeansUnequal, favoring Native AmericansAmbiguous: Its not clear who benefited more.

Why do some people object to celebrating Columbus Day?Because Columbus never reached the contiguous United States.Because historians dont know the exact date when his ships actually made landfall.Because Columbus committed brutal acts and began a period of conquest.Because Columbus was so mistaken about the size of the earth.

Christopher ColumbusSponsored by Spain.Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand

GOD Promised to spread Christianity to anyone he met

Left with 90 sailors and 3 shipsAugust 3rdOctober 12th

GloryColumbus new title Admiral of the Ocean Sea.

Spain and Portugal split the new world.

America Vespucci Explored South America

MotivationsGoldGodGlory

ObstaclesPoor mapsDisease & StarvationFear of the unknown

AccomplishmentsBetter shipsExchange of goodsClaiming land

MotivationsObstaclesAccomplishments

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