1. The other half of the world
Age of Exploration
The other half of the world

2. Marco Polo Came back from China Great riches Splendid cities
More people wanted this!

3. European Nation-States
Strong nation-states
England, Spain, Portugal, France
African empires
Wanted exploration but need better technology
Better maps, navigation tools, better ships

4. WHY?

6. Gold Wealth Eager to buy spices, perfumes, silks, and more
Took too long….empires wanted more product; faster.

8. Columbus sailed the ocean blue…
In 1492….
Columbus sailed the ocean blue…

9. Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?
He proved once and for all that the earth is round.
His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas.
He opened up a new trade route to Asia.
He was the greatest mapmaker of his time.

10. What was Columbus’s primary motivation for his voyage across the Atlantic?
The desire for riches and power
A profound devotion to the Spanish royal family.
His fervent interest in geography.
The potential to chart unexplored territory.

11. Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing.
When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he called the natives Indians, even though they looked and sounded nothing like people from India. What can you conclude from this fact?
Columbus had problems with his vision and hearing.
Columbus was illiterate.
Columbus was determined to cover up his mistakes.
Columbus knew virtually nothing about Indian culture.

12. Its shape Its size Its mass Its composition
About which of the following attributes of the earth was Columbus mistaken?
Its shape
Its size
Its mass
Its composition

13. Viewed as a trade, the Columbian exchange:
Equal, favoring both Europeans and Native Americans
Unequal, favoring Europeans
Unequal, favoring Native Americans
Ambiguous: It’s not clear who benefited more.

14. Why do some people object to celebrating Columbus Day?
Because Columbus never reached the contiguous United States.
Because historians don’t know the exact date when his ships actually made landfall.
Because Columbus committed brutal acts and began a period of conquest.
Because Columbus was so mistaken about the size of the earth.

15. Christopher Columbus Sponsored by Spain.
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand

17. GOD
Promised to spread Christianity to anyone he met

18. Left with 90 sailors and 3 ships
August 3rd
October 12th

19. Glory Columbus new title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea.”
Spain and Portugal split the new world.
America Vespucci
Explored South America

20. Motivations
Gold
God
Glory

21. Obstacles
Poor maps
Disease & Starvation
Fear of the unknown

22. Accomplishments
Better ships
Exchange of goods
Claiming land

23. Motivations
Obstacles
Accomplishments

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