SSWH10: The student will analyze the impact of the age of discovery and expansion into the Americas, Africa, & asia
EXPLORATION: Europeans began in 1400s Renaissance ideas helped influence trade/travel Improved Technology allowed people to leave site of land when on ships. Better Maps Compass Astrolabe (instrument that could determine latitude) Faster ships
AREA OF EXPANSION/DISCOVERY IMPACT/IMPORTANCE ZHENG HE VASCO DE GAMA CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FERDINAND MAGELLAN JAMES COOK SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN
Zheng He led multiple trade expeditions from China to India and E Zheng He led multiple trade expeditions from China to India and E. Africa Purpose was to promote trade and collect tribute from weaker states Huge ships
1ST TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE WORLD
COLUMBIAN EXHANCHAGE: The transfer of foods, livestock, diseases, and peoples between the “Old World” (Europe/Africa/Asia) and the “New World” (the Americas) Global population increased drastically