1. AGE OF EXPLORATION

2. WHY EXPLORE?? Silks, jewels, and spices and other Asian goods from China, India, and Indonesia Silks, jewels, and spices and other Asian goods from China, India, and Indonesia

3. Other Reasons to Explore Overland trade routes become dangerous. (The Middle East) Overland trade routes become dangerous. (The Middle East) SPREAD THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE WORD OF GOD SPREAD THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE WORD OF GOD GOD---GOLD---GLORY GOD---GOLD---GLORY

4. New Inventions made exploration possible. Maps: CARTOGRAPHERS Maps: CARTOGRAPHERS Map-makers became more accurate with the use of the grid system of map references based on Longitude and Latitude. Map-makers became more accurate with the use of the grid system of map references based on Longitude and Latitude.

5. Longitude and Latitude Longitude - distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Longitude - distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Latitude - distance north or south of the equator. Latitude - distance north or south of the equator.

7. Navigation Compass is a device used to determine geographical direction. Compass is a device used to determine geographical direction. REMEMBER NORTH IS NOT UP!!! REMEMBER NORTH IS NOT UP!!!

8. Other Navigation Inventions Astrolabe was a device used to determine the altitude of the sun or other heavenly bodies. Astrolabe was a device used to determine the altitude of the sun or other heavenly bodies.

9. Ships Caravel - ships that were faster and sturdier than previous ocean sailing ships were built. Caravel - ships that were faster and sturdier than previous ocean sailing ships were built.

11. Prince Henry the Navigator

12. Early Famous Explorers Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) Patron of Portuguese exploration. Patron of Portuguese exploration. Sent several expeditions down the west coast of Africa. Sent several expeditions down the west coast of Africa. Established schools for navigators in 1450. Established schools for navigators in 1450.

13. Bartholomeu Dias

14. Portuguese navigator who discover the tip of South Africa. Portuguese navigator who discover the tip of South Africa. Named the tip the “Cape of Good Hope”. Named the tip the “Cape of Good Hope”. Set the stage for explorers to follow him to reach India by sea. Set the stage for explorers to follow him to reach India by sea.

15. Christopher Columbus

16. Secured support from the Spanish Monarchs. Secured support from the Spanish Monarchs. (Isabelle & Ferdinand) (Isabelle & Ferdinand) First to explore uncharted seas to the west. **VIKINGS** First to explore uncharted seas to the west. **VIKINGS** First European to discover the “New World” in 1492. First European to discover the “New World” in 1492. Arrived 300,000 Arawaks-6 years later 500 Arrived 300,000 Arawaks-6 years later 500

17. Vasco de Gama

18. Followed Dias’ route around South Africa and continued sailing along the other side of the African Continent toward India. Followed Dias’ route around South Africa and continued sailing along the other side of the African Continent toward India. Opened the way for Portuguese trade routes to east Indies. Opened the way for Portuguese trade routes to east Indies.

19. Ferdinand Magellan

20. Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the earth by sea for Spain. Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the earth by sea for Spain. Dies before voyage is complete Dies before voyage is complete Discovered the Strait of Magellan in South America. Discovered the Strait of Magellan in South America.

21. Spain Spain begins very early on to settle and create new colonies Spain begins very early on to settle and create new colonies Viceroys: Spanish governors of colonies that were appointed by the King. Viceroys: Spanish governors of colonies that were appointed by the King.

22. Portugal and Spain Colonization of the New World Colonization of the New World Treaty of Toresillas: Also called the LINE OF DEMARCATION Treaty of Toresillas: Also called the LINE OF DEMARCATION Portugal main interest was in Africa and Asia. Portugal main interest was in Africa and Asia. Portugal colonizes Brazil. Portugal colonizes Brazil.

23. Spain’s Main Goals Acquire Wealth Acquire Wealth Conversion of Native Americans to Christianity Conversion of Native Americans to Christianity

24. Francis Drake First Englishmen to sail around the world. First Englishmen to sail around the world. Claimed parts of East and West coast of U.S. for Great Britain. Claimed parts of East and West coast of U.S. for Great Britain. Leader of Seadogs. Leader of Seadogs.

25. French Explorers. Robert La Salle Robert La Salle Discovered the Mississippi River. Discovered the Mississippi River. Founded New Orleans. Founded New Orleans.

26. Other Important Explorers La Salle: Claimed Mississippi for France La Salle: Claimed Mississippi for France Sir Francis Drake: Captain of the Sea Dogs Sir Francis Drake: Captain of the Sea Dogs Hernan Cortez: Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs Hernan Cortez: Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs Francisco Pizzaro: Conquistador that conquered the Incas Francisco Pizzaro: Conquistador that conquered the Incas Henry Hudson: Founded New York Henry Hudson: Founded New York

28. John Cabot: Explored modern day Newfoundland John Cabot: Explored modern day Newfoundland Pedro Cabral: Discovered Brazil Pedro Cabral: Discovered Brazil Hernando de Soto: Discovered the Mississippi River Hernando de Soto: Discovered the Mississippi River Ponce De Leon: Searched modern day Florida for the “Fountain of Youth” Ponce De Leon: Searched modern day Florida for the “Fountain of Youth” Amerigo Vespucci: Italian explorer for whom America was named Amerigo Vespucci: Italian explorer for whom America was named

29. Hernando de Soto Explored South Eastern United States for Spain. Explored South Eastern United States for Spain. Also discovered Mississippi River. Also discovered Mississippi River.

30. Amerigo Vespucci Scouted coast of North America for Spain. Scouted coast of North America for Spain. First to Say the New World and Asia were different places. First to Say the New World and Asia were different places.

31. Hernan Cortez Spanish Conquistador. Spanish Conquistador. Landed in Mexico Landed in Mexico Launched out towards the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan. Launched out towards the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan.

33. Cortez and Aztecs. Aztec ruler Montezuma Aztec ruler Montezuma Montezuma gave gifts of gold to Cortez & his army thinking they were gods. Montezuma gave gifts of gold to Cortez & his army thinking they were gods. Cortez kills Montezuma and conquers Aztecs. Cortez kills Montezuma and conquers Aztecs.

34. Coronado Explored South Western United States. Explored South Western United States. First European to see the Grand Canyon. First European to see the Grand Canyon.

35. Jacques Cartier Founded French colony in Canada which is present day Montreal. Founded French colony in Canada which is present day Montreal.

36. Henry Hudson English navigator and explorer. English navigator and explorer. Discovered the Hudson Bay and River for the Dutch (Netherlands). Discovered the Hudson Bay and River for the Dutch (Netherlands). Established New Amsterdam which later became New York. Established New Amsterdam which later became New York.

38. MIDDLE PASSAGE AMERICAS EUROPE AFRICA

40. MIDDLE PASSAGE TRIP COULD LAST UP TO THREE MONTHS TRIP COULD LAST UP TO THREE MONTHS SLAVES WERE CHAINED TOGETHER AND KEPT IN THE HULL OF THE SHIP SLAVES WERE CHAINED TOGETHER AND KEPT IN THE HULL OF THE SHIP BROUGHT TO THE COLONIES AND SOLD IN CITIES LIKE: WASHINGTON DC, CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH, AND OTHER COASTAL CITIES BROUGHT TO THE COLONIES AND SOLD IN CITIES LIKE: WASHINGTON DC, CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH, AND OTHER COASTAL CITIES