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n ISN 94, 94 Reasons for Exploration n Preview: –During the Renaissance, people are

n ISN 94, 94 Reasons for Exploration n Preview: –During the Renaissance, people are going to begin to explore by sea. Their exploration will lead to discovery of America, a route around Africa, & a route around the world. –Why do you think people in the Renaissance began to explore?

Age of Exploration A period beginning in the early 1400 s and ending in

Age of Exploration A period beginning in the early 1400 s and ending in the late 1700 s in which European explorers and merchants discovered areas of the world yet unseen by Western Europe. These expeditions led to the discovery of new lands, new markets, and new technology

Discovering Motivations for Exploration Investigating a Sunken Treasure Ship

Discovering Motivations for Exploration Investigating a Sunken Treasure Ship

Let’s Go Explore a Sunken Ship!!

Let’s Go Explore a Sunken Ship!!

n Review: On ISN pg 94, complete the T-chart listed below: Motivations for Artifacts

n Review: On ISN pg 94, complete the T-chart listed below: Motivations for Artifacts Examined Explorers on Ship 1. Bible 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Missionary Work

n. ISN 94, 94 (Same as yesterday) n. Preview: –What happened from the time

n. ISN 94, 94 (Same as yesterday) n. Preview: –What happened from the time of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance that made exploration possible or inspired people to overcome their fears and venture into the unknown?

Age of Exploration

Age of Exploration

Motivation: Motivation Why did the explorers want to go? n. GOLD, GLORY, GOD

Motivation: Motivation Why did the explorers want to go? n. GOLD, GLORY, GOD

Gold (Money) n Trade was very important in Europe during the Renaissance n Rise

Gold (Money) n Trade was very important in Europe during the Renaissance n Rise of merchants & banking helped people to start their own companies & sell exotic products from the “East” n Merchants began looking for quick, direct trade routes to Asia; there was lots of money to be made

Glory n Renaissance inspired new possibilities (no one explored during the Middle Ages) n

Glory n Renaissance inspired new possibilities (no one explored during the Middle Ages) n Exploration led to fame for the explorers & sponsor country (found new places & gained more lands) n Demand for new land & glory led to competition between countries

God n During the Middle Ages & the Renaissance, Europe was very religious n

God n During the Middle Ages & the Renaissance, Europe was very religious n Christians wanted to stop the spread of Islam & also convert “natives” they discovered to Christianity; explorers were encouraged to spread Christianity or bring missionaries who would focus only on conversions

Means: Means How were the explorers able to sail so far? n. Technological Advances

Means: Means How were the explorers able to sail so far? n. Technological Advances

Navigation n Prior to the Renaissance, sailors used landmarks & stars to find location

Navigation n Prior to the Renaissance, sailors used landmarks & stars to find location (was very inaccurate) n Through cultural diffusion Europeans learned about new techniques: –Magnetic Compass (Chinese) shows cardinal directions –Astrolabe (Arabs/Islamic) used stars as fixed points to show direction n Made sailing more accurate

Astrolabe

Astrolabe

Magnetic Compass

Magnetic Compass

Maps n Used to be very inaccurate, but during Renaissance cartography (science of drawing

Maps n Used to be very inaccurate, but during Renaissance cartography (science of drawing maps) grew as trade increased n Europeans also borrowed maps from Middle Eastern & Asian scholars & merchants n Introduced grid system based on longitude & latitude

Longitude Latitude

Longitude Latitude

Ships n Europeans built better ships: –Caravel—big, strong ships that Caravel could travel in

Ships n Europeans built better ships: –Caravel—big, strong ships that Caravel could travel in shallow water –Discovered lateen sail (triangleshaped) from Arabs Muslims; allowed explorers to sail against the wind –Used multiple small sails, rather than large single sails– improved speed

Portuguese caravel used in the 1400 s

Portuguese caravel used in the 1400 s

Ships n Moveable rudder allowed for more maneuverability n Carried new weapons like rifles

Ships n Moveable rudder allowed for more maneuverability n Carried new weapons like rifles & cannons to protect against the dangerous “unknown”

Great Age of Exploration, Part 1 Video

Great Age of Exploration, Part 1 Video

On pg 94, Review: n Draw a caravel—be sure to show this ship’s many

On pg 94, Review: n Draw a caravel—be sure to show this ship’s many advantages n Create a thought balloon coming from the people on the ship that shows a reason people would explore in the Renaissance n Draw an image that reflects a new navigation device that allowed explorers to get to their destinations.

Mapping Activity Use the world map & instructions provided to label the world map:

Mapping Activity Use the world map & instructions provided to label the world map: –Portugal –Spain –France –England –Netherlands –India –West Indies –East Indies (the Spice Islands)