1. An Introduction to the Era of Exploration Mr. Mack History of the United States August 26, 2013

2. Marco Polo Was the first European to visit Asia. Wrote about his experience. Other Europeans became interested in Asia.

3. Traveling the Silk Road Arab Territory

4. Make a Prediction! What will the Arabs do that may cause Europeans to look for a different route to Asia?

5. Traveling the Silk Road Arabs began raising prices of goods along the Silk Road. They also taxed Europeans who traveled through their land. Europeans began looking for a different route to Asia.

6. Early Voyages of Exploration