In the fifteenth century, the countries of europe exploded in a frenzy of geographic exploration. Ferdinand magellan interactive map ages of exploration. On one of the maps provided, label the following you may need to draw in some of the smaller islands. Famous explorers writing prompts features 8 writing prompts. They had finally reached a country with an abundance of gold, hence the historical name of gold coast that. Step 1 work with your partner and place these events in the proper sequence. Beginning with an examination of how porcelain was traded provides a window into the economic context of the middle ages. European exploration the age of discovery britannica. The age of exploration key terms at nobles and greenough. The following is a quiz about the age of exploration. Christopher columbus he discovered that from spain he could cross the atlantic ocean.
European monarchs supported the voyages of exploration during the renaissance. A final motive for exploration was the desire to spread christianity. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Exploration and mapping students will have time in class to complete an exploration mapping assignment outlining the 5 major countries that set forth to find new lands. Crosby, historian and author of the columbian exchange. Portuguese sea captains heard reports of a route to. Soon they passed the limits of columbuss maps and sailed into uncharted seas. Download the high resolution pdf map poster display showing exploration opportunities and activities in south africa.
These include england, the netherlands, portugal, spain and france. Complete with a pretest, discussion questions and quiz for a 30minute video on the period, map activities, timeline of discoveries, vocabulary, etc. Why voyage was undertaken evidence of persistencerisk taking results of exploration 3. Contarini, 1506, depicting the expanding horizons becoming known to european geographers in the age of discovery. Age of exploration writing prompts for famous european.
Name and country represented and the exploration dates pictures from book, internet, or encyclopedia map of route an original map time period sources 2. As you can see from this map, the ocean was still a frightening place to some. This age of exploration worksheet is suitable for 6th 8th grade. The age of exploration led to a transfer of ideas and products, many of which are still important in our lives. How did the age of exploration change the way europeans viewed the world. Christopher columbus on august 3rd 1492, columbuss three ships set sail. Click on the world map to view an example of the explorers voyage. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. Europeans risked dangerous ocean voyages to discover new sea routes. Aug 03, 2015 7 gorgeous sea maps from the age of exploration.
Unit 2 age of exploration maps only linkedin slideshare. Why did hudsons ship, the half moon, turn south instead of north in 1609. Examples of how exploration positively affected the world examples of how exploration negatively affected the world. The first section is done in a gamequestioning format that encourages participation from your students. In order to view free content on kids discover online you must either login to your existing account or sign up for a free account and login. Beginning our age of exploration in 4th grade by mary tarashuk published 12042014 over the past two weeks, we have begun our new venture into the past, as we prepare to learn about the age of exploration and gather our resources for a. Explain your response by comparing two regions of the world think back to the trade activity you completed on day 1 of the unit. The age of exploration is an editable 102 slide presentation that covers people, places, things, and ideas related to the age of exploration during the 15th17th centuries.
Chickens met kiwis, cattle met kangaroos, irish met potatoes, comanches met horses, incas met smallpoxall for the first time. Click the checkbox to the left of the layer name, early portuguese routes. Key explorers the key figure in early portuguese exploration was prince henry, the son of king. At the time that the spanish conquistadores invaded the inca empire, they were armed with state of the art weaponry.
Age of exploration writing prompts for famous european explorers. It was a great invention for one of the problems with the crossstaff was that you have to look at the sun and this led to blindness and damage to the navigators eyes but, the backstaff worked with the shadows of the sun which helped obtain altitude. Age of exploration worksheet for 6th 8th grade lesson. Featuring more than 30 europeanmade maps and sea charts inspired by new world exploration, and published between 1511 and 1757, this exhibition presents a fascinating study in geographic and human progress, as well as a feast for the eyes.
Most people thought he was crazy but after several years of convincing king ferdinand and queen isabella agreed to. Its rulers sent explorers first to nearby africa and then around the world. Step 2 create a horizontal timeline using the ordered events at this site. What would generally cause one region of the world to explore more, and what would generally cause another region to explore less. Unit 4 the age of exploration the seams of pangaea were closing, drawn together by the sailmakers needle. I hope that you enjoy this product as much as i have in my own classroom. Delve into the age of exploration with this activitypacked resource. Maps of exploration and colonization slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Sep 17, 2014 maps of exploration and colonization slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Copy and paste the ordered events into a word document. Map of north america in 1702 showing land claims by spain, france, and england. Maps also helped explorers go back to places they had found by accident. Maps made new information easily visible, so even people who never went anywhere could learn and get inspired. Intereactive explorers map exploring north america.
The background shows the oftenillustrated cannibal account. Download the high resolution pdf map poster display showing exploration opportunities and activities in. Using martin waldseemullers 1507 world map, lets explore how a map of this type might be used in the classroom. It was a great invention for one of the problems with the crossstaff was that you have to look at the sun and this led to blindness and damage to the navigators eyes but, the backstaff worked with the shadows of the sun which helped obtain.
The age of exploration interactive map by victoria. Later, it was called america, after the name of the explorer americo vespucio, and it was. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Early european explorers sought gold in africa then began to trade slaves. Ptolemys world map of the 2nd century is well aware that the african. The age of discovery, or the age of exploration is an informal and loosely defined term for the. It assesses key explorers, their routes, and key vocabulary. The age of exploration ended in the early 17th century after technological advancements and increased knowledge of the world allowed europeans to travel easily across the globe by sea. Medieval maps, like ours maps, are always materialized thoughtobjects and are thus. This map represented a huge leap forward in knowledge. A brief history of the age of exploration thoughtco. Overall, do you think the age of exploration had a more positive or a more negative impact on the world as a whole. Color all land in tanbrown using colored pencils or crayons. He was the first to believe the world was round and that you could get to asia by sailing west.
Columbuss journey christoper was an explorer from gena, italy. Age of exploration map discuss countries that explored. Microsoft word the age of exploration map activity. There are two maps for each of the following explorers. Maps during the age of exploration kids discover online. Both protestant and catholic nations were eager to make new converts. Students examine the trade routes of the medieval world using an interactive map on afroeurasian trade circles. This small country is located on the southwestern tip of europe. Age of exploration map discuss countries that explored and.
Study 34 the age of exploration key terms flashcards from justin j. Age of exploration, 14501550 engraving showing vespucci disembarking in the new world. Treaty of tordesillas 1494 divided up new world into separate portuguese and spanish spheres of influence turned out that most of south america fell within spanish sphere cape portuguese, atlantic route spanish intended to resolve dispute created following return of. Why did dutch rulers and merchants fund exploration.
With all of the standards that we must teach, i have a difficu. The backstaff was invented by john davis in 1590 and it allowed the navigator to stand back from the sun and work with the shadows. Missionaries followed the path blazed by explorers, sometimes using force to bring native peoples into their faiths. The united states through industrialism 1 the age of exploration teachers curriculum institute brings learning alive. Complete the following steps in order to create a map of exploration routes taken by countries during the age of exploration. Ferdinand magellan is credited for making the first european voyage around the globe. And we cannot reckon how great the damage is, since the mentioned merchants are taking every day our natives, sons of the land and the sons of our noblemen and vassals and our relatives, because the thieves and men of bad conscience grab them wishing to have the things and wares of this kingdom which they are ambitious of. Purchase rare and antique maps from the age of exploration. At the same time, cartography the art and science of map making had. What was the global economic context for the age of exploration.
Beginning our age of exploration in 4th grade by mary tarashuk published 12042014 over the past two weeks, we have begun our new venture into the past, as we prepare to learn about the age of exploration and gather our resources for a voyage into historical thinking. Ferdinand magellan he discovered he could sail from europe westwards to asia. The latest map showing current exploration activities in south africa. Columbus and his crew stopped at the canary islands and then resumed their journey. This is important because the americas wouldnt been discovered. Using the words map, travel and exploration, historians must be wary of anachronism. See more ideas about social studies, 5th grade social studies and teaching history. Pdf maps, travel and exploration in the middle ages. In this world history activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the age of exploration. The geography of north africa has been reasonably well known among europeans since. Age of exploration map activity use the maps in chapter 23 of your textbook to complete the following maps. They cover one specific element each and is taken directly from social studies standards in georgia.
One map is a blank map for students to draw the explorers route. Advances in knowledge and technologythe age of exploration began in the midst of the. Students will have time in class to complete an exploration mapping assignment outlining the 5 major countries that set forth to find new lands. The age of exploration interactive map by abigail petz on. The age of exploration 15001800 key events as you read this chapter, look for the key events of the age of exploration. The age of discovery and later european exploration allowed the mapping of the.
You do not need the instruction sheet once you are done. Their maps converted newly discovered information into a visual format that could educate and inspire even the most confirmed stayathomers. The creation of permanent settlements and colonies created a network of communication and trade, therefore ending the need to search for new routes. Feb 6, 20 age of exploration map discuss countries that explored and where using this map please. European explorers age of exploration route map bundle tpt. Take this quiz as often as you would like and print out a successful quiz for extra credit. Make sure that you know the dates that correspond to each event. Later maps 18th and 19th centuries document the exploration of the interior of the continents. The age of exploration interactive map by abigail petz on prezi.