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Exploring the Americ

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Why was exploration dangerous? They could: get lost storms would wreck their ship or crew could get sick
The explorers wanted ________, __________,and _______ wealth, fame and adventure
The explorers were looking to bring ______ glory to their country and themselves
Their journeys were paid for or sponsored by monarchs seeking _________, ____________ and ___________ new trade routes, more natural resources and new territory around the world
Many Europeans also wanted to spread _________. Christianity
They saw Christianity as their ____________- sacred duty
This exploration was the beginning of the ________ Age of Discovery
Age of Discovery: A time that changed the course of history forever
Silk Road: A trade routes that linked the markets of China and India of those in the Middle East and Europe
Technology made exploration possible: Crews were able to sail farther and farther from shore navigation
Thanks technology, European explorers were able to set foot on different __________ they hadn't known existed continents
Christopher Columbus Began his voyage in 1492 Landed in Americ Sponsored by Queen Isabella of Spain He was an entrepreneur He was from Italy
Amerigo Vespucci He was from Italy He sailed in 1507 He landed in America America is named after him
John Cabot He was an Italian sailor living in England King Henry VII sent him
Vasco Balboa He was a Spanish Explorer He sailed in 1513 Set up first European colony in Americas Was executed in 1519
Ferdinand Magellan Set sail in 1519 Killed by Phillipenes
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