Tudor Explorers 1 500 years ago the world

Tudor Explorers 1 500 years ago, the world was a very different place. We were only just realising that America existed and had no idea about Australia. England Scotland were two separate kingdoms, each with their own royal family. The Tudors were a Welsh/English family that reigned England Wales from 1485 -1603. – meaning they reigned for 118 years! During their reign they encouraged new religious ideas and overseas exploration. Key vocabulary Meaning Heir A person who will inherit the crown after the King/Queen dies Reign The time a king or queen is on the throne and rules the country. Circumnavigate Sail all the way around the world Artefact Item left which gives us clues as to how people lived in the past. Chronology In time order Voyage A long journey, especially by ship Galleon large ocean going ship, four times as long as they were wide. Used in Tudor era. What was it like living during the Tudor times? Life had many problems. Towns were becoming overcrowded, roads were muddy tracks and travelling was difficult. The overcrowding caused danger from fire and disease like the plague. What did the Tudors do for Britain? During 118 years of Tudor rule, England became richer than ever before. As the country became wealthier, towns grew, beautiful houses were built and schools and colleges were set up. Arts and crafts flourished too and England became home to great painters, writers and musicians. 3 1. Who was Henry VIII ? He was King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. He was the second Tudor monarch, succeeding his father Henry VII 2. Who was Christopher Columbus? He was the explorer who is credited for discovering America after a long voyage at sea. His discoveries and expeditions led to a period of exploration and discoveries of many countries around the world. 3. Who was Sir Francis Drake? He was the first Englishman to sail around the world, which he did (1577 - 1580) in his ship The Golden Hinde. He was a brave sailor, adventurer and navigator. Drake was as famous in his own lifetime as David Beckham is today. Tudor timeline of events (1485 – 1603) 1485 Henry Tudor wins The War of the Roses Battle and is crowned Henry VII 14851509 Reign of King Henry VII 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies 1569 John Cabot, the Italian-born English explorer, discovered Newfoundland. He was the first European to reach there since the Vikings. 1570 1497 1498 Christopher Columbus discovered Trinidad in the Caribbean Sea. 1499 A plague epidemic killed thousands of people in London. 1509 1547 21 April 1509 Henry VII died and his son Henry VIII succeeds to the throne 1558 17 November 1558 Elizabeth I begins her 45 year reign 1577 15851604 1524 Population of Britain 2. 3 million. 6% of the population lived in towns. 3% in London 1535 The first Bible printed in English is placed in Churches. 1541 Population of Britain is now 2. 7 million. 1591 28 January 1547 Edward Vl becomes king Many new schools and colleges founded. 1603 1547 -1553 What impact has Tudor exploration had on our lives today? More trade Discovery of tobacco Discovery of potatoes and maize Better knowledge of the world Colonising other countries More accurate maps Better ship building Vocabulary/language Better navigation 2 1548 23 September 1548 The Book of Common Prayer Population of Britain 3. 2 million. Sir Francis Drake sets sail for his first voyage to the West Indies Drake completes his voyage to go around the world England Spain at war 1588 The Armada fleet of Philip II of Spain attempts to invade England, but is defeated First performance of a play by William Shakespeare 24 March 1603 Queen Elizabeth I died. King James of Scotland becomes the first Stuart king of England. End of Tudor Times