1. Chapter 3: “A Time of Exploration” slideshow and plans created by Linda Brumfield

3. The Essential Question: What in the world was going on at the time of the renaissance, or renewed interest in exploration?

4. ContinentWho lived there? Be specific! What was happening at the time? The Americas Europe Asia Africa

7. The Essential Question: Who were the explorers, what were their countries of origin and/or who sponsored them, and why did they come to North America?

8. Name:________________________________________Graphic OrganizerGrade:_____ Chapter Three: A Time of Exploration Use text pages 109-139 Page #’sExplorer Sponsoring Country/ Country of Origin DateTerritory ExploredReason for Exploration: 109Marco, Niccolo, & Maffeo Polo Venice, Italy1200’s 1271-1295 Cathay, China Indies (islands), Burma, India, SW Asia Wealth: spices, gunpowder, compass, silk, paper money 109-110Zheng HeChina – Emperor Yong Le 1405-1433SE Asia, Persian Gulf, E. coast Africa, Red Sea, Sri Lanka Trade, trading centers?

9. Name:________________________________________Graphic OrganizerGrade:_____ Chapter Three: A Time of Exploration Use text pages 109-139 Page #’sExplorer Sponsoring Country/ Country of Origin DateTerritory ExploredReason for Exploration:

10. The Essential Question: How did exploration influence and change the World?

11. Dear Teacher, Summarizing Letter See Rubric See Thesis statement and Topic sentences for each paragraph created by each class.