The Age of Exploration

It was safe.

It was fast.

It was expensive.

It was predictable.

to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods

to discover ancient religious sites

to escape natural disasters at home

to search for a new home with opportunities

longer routes.

larger ships.

military strength.

new technology.

the science of mapmaking.

the process of transporting explorers.

an advanced type of sailing ship.

a device used for navigation.

a desire to escape religious persecution.

strong leadership from Prince Henry.

the search for a better home.

the people’s open minds and generous spirits.

De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a sea route to South Africa.

Dias was from Spain, while de Gama was from Italy.

Dias circumnavigated the globe, while de Gama did not.

Both De Gama and Dias' contributions expanded trade in Asia and Africa.

settling competition over colonized territories.

establishing sea routes to Asia.

sponsoring voyages along Africa’s west coast.

selecting trained explorers .

Robert de La Salle’s and Henry Hudson’s

Henry Hudson’s and James Cook’s

Samuel de Champlain’s and Robert de La Salle’s

James Cook’s and Samuel de Champlain’s

caused trade setbacks for Europeans.

led to the creation of maps that were too difficult to read.

were welcome and peaceful.

were accompanied by an increase in trade.