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E u r o p e a n E x p l o r a t i n s
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The World Then… Most thought world was flat
Greek philosophers: world is round Idea spreads Explorations Lead to Age of Discovery
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Age of Discovery European governments pay explorers
Explorers claim land for countries World Gets mapped
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Reasons for Exploration
1. New Passage for trade
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2. Find valuables (gems, stones, etc)
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3. Claim new lands for country
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4. Convert people to Christianity
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5. For adventure
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II) Scientific Advances
Astrolabe Invented by Greeks Improved by Arab navigators Uses sun to determine direction, location and time
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How an astrolabe works
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2. Compass Invented in China Traded by Arab traders
Shows direction of North
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3. Caravel: Triangle sails: go against win, faster Easer to move
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III) Naming America 1499: Amerigo Vespucci tries to sail to Asia
1501: Amerigo lands in South America
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III) Naming America : German mapmaker names continent “America”
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New Spain
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New France
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New Netherlands
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