1. Eastern European Explorers
M. Wagner

2. 3 Worlds Meet
Native Americans
Africans
Europeans
Our Focus

3. Over 1,000 years ago, the Vikings explored the Atlantic Ocean.
What do you already know about Vikings?
Over 1,000 years ago, the Vikings explored the Atlantic Ocean.
The Vikings established at least
one settlement in North
America.

4. But I thought I discovered North America!
Nope!
It was us!!
Vikings were exploring North America almost 500 years before the other Europeans!
Actually…
But I thought I discovered North America!
Hey! He’s holding an astrolabe!
(That will be important later…)
Christopher Columbus

5. Am I supposed to know what Scandinavia is?
Viking culture began in Scandinavia 1,300 years ago
(in about 700 BC).
OH!
Am I supposed to know what Scandinavia is?
Scandinavia is made up of modern-day Finland, Sweden, & Norway.

6. The word “Viking” is actually a term used by ancient Norsemen to refer to those who went exploring, adventuring, and/or raiding.

8. The Vikings were skilled:
Craftspeople
Good Traders
Excellent Sailors

9. For about 400 years, the Vikings had a reputation for:
Raiding
Exploring
Settling New Places

10. After the Vikings, other Europeans began to explore by sea.

11. Because that’s a long way to go for spice!
The Europeans hoped to find trade routes to Asia.
Because that’s a long way to go for spice!

12. What do you think this new technology was used for?
New technology made
navigation easier
for sailors.
EXAMPLE:
Astrolabe
relating to the stars
What do you think this new technology was used for?

13. Astrolabe New Technology
An early scientific tool used to figure out how far north or south of the equator was.
New Technology

14. Ships were stronger & safer.
New Technology

15. Maps were also improving, which made traveling by sea easier.
New Technology

16. Political changes in England, Spain, & France caused the countries to want to send explorers into the world.
For England!
Explore &
Conquer land for Spain!
France
For France!
England
Spain

17. Middle Ages of Europe

19. How were they different?
In what ways were Knights and Warriors of the West African Empires similar?
How were they different?

20. Why Did Europeans Begin To Explore The World Beyond Their Borders?