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Discover how Old World meets New World through exploration in Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, England, Portugal, and more. Learn about the vital role of water in wealth, power, and protection. Follow the stories of early explorers like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, and others who shaped history. Explore the outcomes of these expeditions, from the spread of knowledge to the institution of African slavery. Join us on a journey across oceans and continents as we unravel the significance of water in the Age of Exploration.
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Why Explore? UNIT: Old World Meets New World 1300-1600 AD
Who was involved? Netherlands Spain Italy France England Portugal
Access to water gave certain countries more wealth and power. We need water to survive and past successful civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus River Valley depended upon this invaluable resource.
How does water protect us? It serves as a natural border against attack.
WHY? Competition Religion Wealth Power Adventure
Outcomes of exploration… Knowledge of the Americas Spread of Disease Institution of African slavery Plants and Animals (horse) Rivalry in America
The Early Explorers Marco Polo: The First Renaissance Explorer Born in Venice Lived in China Brought back goods Introduced the Venetians to paper money Inspired Christopher Columbus
Speaking of Columbus… Grew up in Genoa, Italy Sailed on trading ships Drew and sold maps Queen Isabella thought he was cool and offered him a salary Lucky for him it worked… He brought her cargo He battled storms on his last expedition
Vasco de Gama Sent by King Manual 1 to find a water route to Asia Lands in a rich Muslim city off the east coast of Africa Ends up in securing trade routes to India and takes over land in Africa
John Cabot was in on it, too… Sailed to North America under English flag Hoping to find a short route to Asia Ends up in Nova Scotia, Canada As a result, discovers the Grand Banks
Amerigo Vespucci…yup, another Italian… Came from rich family Claimed South America As a result, North and South America were named after him Wow! Did you know that?
Ferdinand Magellen…he was from Portugal He was a very busy explorer! Proved the world was round Ran five ships A straight was named after him at the Southern tip of South America Thank God for sawdust and rats! He was condemned for his errors in judgement.