Chapter 3: “A Time of Exploration” slideshow and plans created by Linda Brumfield
The Essential Question: What in the world was going on at the time of the renaissance, or renewed interest in exploration?
ContinentWho lived there? Be specific! What was happening at the time? The Americas Europe Asia Africa
The Essential Question: Who were the explorers, what were their countries of origin and/or who sponsored them, and why did they come to North America?
Name:________________________________________Graphic OrganizerGrade:_____ Chapter Three: A Time of Exploration Use text pages Page #’sExplorer Sponsoring Country/ Country of Origin DateTerritory ExploredReason for Exploration: 109Marco, Niccolo, & Maffeo Polo Venice, Italy1200’s Cathay, China Indies (islands), Burma, India, SW Asia Wealth: spices, gunpowder, compass, silk, paper money Zheng HeChina – Emperor Yong Le SE Asia, Persian Gulf, E. coast Africa, Red Sea, Sri Lanka Trade, trading centers?
Name:________________________________________Graphic OrganizerGrade:_____ Chapter Three: A Time of Exploration Use text pages Page #’sExplorer Sponsoring Country/ Country of Origin DateTerritory ExploredReason for Exploration:
The Essential Question: How did exploration influence and change the World?
Dear Teacher, Summarizing Letter See Rubric See Thesis statement and Topic sentences for each paragraph created by each class.