Causes Notes

Entry 1 Entry 1 In your notebooks, list several positive and negative examples of exploration. In your notebooks, list several positive and negative examples of exploration.

(Entry 2) (Entry 2)

Three Gs Three Gs God, Glory and Gold – the desire to grow rich and spread Christianity God, Glory and Gold – the desire to grow rich and spread Christianity Sought out new trade routes to avoid taxes – spices from the East Sought out new trade routes to avoid taxes – spices from the East Crusades triggered many European Christians to convert non-Christians all over the world (before Muslims did) Crusades triggered many European Christians to convert non-Christians all over the world (before Muslims did)

Caravel – allowed ships to sail against the wind Caravel – allowed ships to sail against the wind Astrolabe – brass circle with rings to sight stars; calculate latitude Astrolabe – brass circle with rings to sight stars; calculate latitude Magnetic Compass – accurately track direction Magnetic Compass – accurately track direction

Sailing vessel that enabled boats to move windward Sailing vessel that enabled boats to move windward

Number the paragraphs Number the paragraphs Circle key terms, names of people and places. Circle key terms, names of people and places. Highlight or box any unfamiliar words. Highlight or box any unfamiliar words. Underline the author’s claims, points, and relevant information. Underline the author’s claims, points, and relevant information. In the margin, jot down the main point of each paragraph. In the margin, jot down the main point of each paragraph. At the end of your text, write your final impression on the impact of this historical text. Why does it matter? At the end of your text, write your final impression on the impact of this historical text. Why does it matter?

1. What (relate) can you infer from the title of this text? 2. Summarize (explain) the text. 3. What (identify) message was the author trying to share with the reader?

4. What kind (identify) of text is this? 5. Explain (explain) the meaning of the word cartography? 6. How (describe) did larger charts make map making more difficult?

7. Explain (discuss) how the author uses reasons/evidence to support the main idea(s) of the text? 8. Identify (identify) the reason(s )and/or evidence the author uses to proclaim a revolutionary breakthrough in map making in Identify (identify) the reason(s )and/or evidence the author uses to acknowledge that although maps significantly improved, there were still problems in producing an accurate world map.