The Renaissance & European Exploration

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The Renaissance & European Exploration

Renaissance is the French word meaning “rebirth” Middle Ages- Europe no contact with the world, but then… The Crusades = religious Wars between the Christians and Muslims Merchants brought back Goods from Asia and The Middle East This leads to the age known as The Renaissance = burst of learning

New Discoveries in Art Medicine Astronomy Science Literature Music

Important Inventions of the Time The printing press Invented by Johannes Gutenberg Increased availability of books Decreased cost Increased education of common people

Why did Europeans go Exploring? Economic Reasons A. Nations wanted raw materials B. Monarchs wanted goods and spices C. They wanted to find new trade routes

Why did Europeans go Exploring? Political Reasons A. Empire building (conquering other nations) - Monarchs wanted goods and spices - They wanted to find new trade routes B. European Rivalries

Why did Europeans go Exploring? Social Reasons A. Spreading ideas and beliefs B. Seeking religious freedoms

Columbus Europeans were searching for new ways to get to Asia. Portugal sent sailors along the coast of Africa.

Columbus In 1492 Columbus was hired by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to cross the Atlantic Ocean to India. He was given 3 ships: The Nina, the Pinta & the Santa Maria. Columbus lands in the Americas on October 12, 1492.

Columbus’ Impact Lasting contact between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Native American lands taken and people enslaved. Food, culture and diseases are exchanged.