Chapter 6 The Age of Exploration Motives n

Chapter 6 The Age of Exploration

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

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

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

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

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

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

Voyages to the Americas n Spain sailed west to find a way to the spice trade. n 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. n Financed by Queen Isabella, in 1492 he reached the coast of Cuba.

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

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

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

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

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