What factors led to and what technology helped European exploration of the world?
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What factors led to and what technology helped European exploration of the world?
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What was the Age of Exploration?The Age of Exploration
was a period when European expanded outside their borders
1400’s – 1800’s
Previously Europe had been extremely isolated from the rest of the world w/ a few exceptions
Marco Polo in China (1275)
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Why did Europeans suddenly want to explore?
The motivation of the Europeans was summed up by the 3 G ’s:“God, glory, and gold”
God = Spread of Christianity
Glory = Claiming new areas for their monarchs
Gold = finding wealth
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Europe
Africa
Asia
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Where were the Europeans trying to go?
Most European explorers were trying to find a quick and safe route to Asia
Lucrative trade (spices, silks, etc.)
Break Ottoman monopoly of the trade routes
Later, America (Latin America) would become a source of great wealth
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Who were the big players in the Age of Exploration?
Several major players:
Spain / Portugal Treaty of Tordesillas
Line of Demarcation
English FrenchDutch
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Cortes’ arrival in Mexico (1518)
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Coronado’s “wild goose chase”(1540-42)
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Pizzaro’s kidnapping of the Incan emperor (1520’s)
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Why was Europe so successful at exploration?
European were the most successful at exploration due to technology:
New ship designs (caravel) Able to sail into the wind
New navigation technology Astrolabe Magnetic compass