1. Aim: Which European motive was the most influential in guiding sea exploration? DO NOW: Sailing was very dangerous before the early 1400‘s. Brainstorm possible myths associated with sea travel that we know are untrue today… Homework Tonight: 457-461 Read and Notes

7. A Map of the Known World, pre- 1492

9. Prince Henry the Navigator was determined to help the Portuguese explorers discover new trade routes.

10. Caravel Sail

11. Astrolabe Compass New Maritime Technologies Improved Cartography

12. “GOD, GLORY, GOLD” The motives for European Exploration 12

13. Share Out Which European motive was the most influential in guiding sea exploration? GOD GLORY GOLD

14. Spices, Gold, and Silk? Why were these commodities extremely expensive for Europeans?

15. The Silk Road was an important trading route that connected China to the Middle East and ultimately, Europe. It was primarily an overland trading route.

16. Chinese goods were carried overland until the goods reached the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Finally, the goods were loaded on Italian ships and sold to the Italian city-states.

18. The only European kingdoms to prosper from the Silk Road trade were the Italian city-states. After purchasing the Chinese goods, Italian merchants sold the goods at even higher prices to the other European kingdoms.