1. The Age of Exploration
Rewind to the 1400s

2. A Rush of New Ideas
The Renaissance-(“Rebirth”) A new age of learning, science, & art that began in Italy & spread across Europe.
Johannes Gutenberg—developed the printing press in the 1450s.

3. Marco Polo Traveled to Cathay (China)
Wrote about his travels which told of all the riches he found in China

4. Prince Henry of Portugal
Opened the school of Navigation in 1418
Wanted to make better ships, maps, and tools for navigation

5. New Technology
Compass
Astrolabe
Maps
Chronometer

6. The New World Awaits Rumors of riches in the new land
New technologies to help navigate the seas
Curiosity

7. The Vikings
Led by Leif Erikson they sailed west from Norway to Greenland.
Sailed to Canada & Newfoundland
Fought with Native Americans & left
Wrote about voyages