Intereactive explorers map exploring north america. The end of 2007 seems a worthy time to reappraise the age of exploration, and not merely because a season of anniversaries is upon us. Ferdinand magellan interactive map ages of exploration. Menu log in discover map about standards pricing log in sign up free.
Age of exploration map worksheet teachers pay teachers. Aug 03, 2015 7 gorgeous sea maps from the age of exploration. How did the age of exploration change the way europeans viewed the world. Compare maps of the modern world with historical maps of the world before the age of exploration, and describe the changes in 16th and 17th century maps of the world. Early european explorers sought gold in africa then began to trade slaves. Displaying all worksheets related to the age exploration. Maps are categorized into physical maps and digital maps. Plus there is a 15 question map skills section at the end that re.
Age exploration is the systematic examination of the lifetime a component or part can support in an application in service. The age of exploration ended in the early 17th century after technological advancements and increased knowledge of the world allowed europeans to travel easily across the globe by sea. A time period when europeans began to explore the rest of the world. Now, i obviously dont want to give too much away, because the concept of the game is fairly simple. A final motive for exploration was the desire to spread christianity.
The maps featured in this section are from the rare map collection at the mariners museum. Below are all the lesson plans that accompany the stories. But this is also the 500th anniversary of the waldseemuller map, the first document to use the word. Map makers responded with navigation charts, which depicted coast lines, islands, rivers, harbors, and features of sailing interest. Overall, do you think the age of exploration had a more positive or a more negative impact on the world as a whole. Map of north america in 1702 showing land claims by spain, france, and england. Maps during the age of exploration kids discover online. The rare map collection at the mariners museum includes 1,287 maps ranging in dates from 1540 to 1899. Of course, jamestowns 400th was widely publicized, thanks to a number of new books and exhibitions and regal visits from president bush and queen elizabeth. The age of exploration began in earnest with the first voyage of christopher columbus in 1492 and ended, at least where presentday virginians are concerned, with the founding of jamestown in 1607.
Map with the main travels of the age of discoveries. In 1517 he had a falling out with the king of portugal, whom magellan had petitioned to approve an expedition in search of a new route to the spice islands. My students use the following textbook, some of whose units i. Today, the pathfinders carrying on the tradition face a new challenge. Europeans risked dangerous ocean voyages to discover new sea routes. Maps also helped explorers go back to places they had found by accident.
In the 15th century, europeans began to sail west across the atlantic ocean in search of new routes to china and the east, but in the process they discovered an entirely new world. The age of discovery and later european exploration allowed the mapping of the world, resulting in a new worldview and. It charts voyages of exploration from bartolomeu diass voyage around the cape of good hope in 1487 to the arctic and antarctic exploration voyages of the early 20th century. Old world cartographers, however, created maps without modern technology. Due to the age of exploration, these maps were highly improved. Both protestant and catholic nations were eager to make new converts. What was the age of exploration or the age of discovery. Advances in knowledge and technologythe age of exploration began in the midst of the. In the 100 years from the mid15th to the mid16th century, a combination of circumstances stimulated men to seek new routes, and it was new routes rather than new lands that filled the minds of kings and commoners, scholars and seamen. A brief history of the age of exploration thoughtco. Click on the world map to view an example of the explorers voyage. They discovered new routes to india, much of the far east, and the americas. The age of exploration 15001800 key events as you read this chapter, look for the key events of the age of exploration. You can print it as a physical map or just open it on your phonelaptop as a digital map.
The age of exploration ferdinand magellan was born in sabrosa, portugal on february 3rd, 1480. After opening the map, click the icon to expand voyage information you can view each voyage individually or all at once by clicking on the to check or uncheck the voyage information click on either the map icons or on the location name in the expanded column to view more information about that place or event. For instance, the age of exploration was a time created from trade occurring with the middle east, which was later perpetuated once christopher columbus made the discover of another hemisphere in 1492. Maps made new information easily visible, so even people who never went anywhere could learn and get inspired.
Italy was focusing on trade in the mediterranean sea. If you look at the border of the map, you see different spices and goods traded between europe and asia. The age of exploration, also known as the age of discovery, is the period in european history when overseas exploration began to grow in popularity. Legends and myths of the age of exploration this is an interactive guide to some of the most fascinating discoveries, legends, myths, and accomplishments of the age of exploration. This decrease in population was mainly a result of. By the late middle ages, as wayfinding technology improved, cartographers mapped the seas and coastlines, providing mariners with the ability. It was the time in history when long sea journeys were the norm of the day. The first section is done in a gamequestioning format that encourages participation from your students. Unit 9 grade 3 the age of exploration kyrene school district.
Nussbaum legends and myths of the age of exploration. Follow six bold navigators as they open the globe to exploration and claim. The age of exploration, which lasted roughly between 1450 and 1600, is a term given to the period of european exploration in africa, asia, and the americas. Quick side note, we played this for our 7th grade texas history lessons, this was originally created for a 4th grade texas history lesson. Worksheets are age of exploration work answer key, age of exploration work, the age of exploration, he golden age of exploration, name date the age of exploration begins pre test, the age of exploration map activity, european exploration trade and colonization, age of exploration map activity. Search kids discover onlines library of content contact us faq. Viking, member of the scandinavian seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of europe from the 9th to the 11th century.
The age of exploration was a time of discovery and trade in europe. Native american population of mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million. Made up of landowning chieftains and clan heads, their retainers, freemen, and others, these scandinavians were independent farmers at home but raiders and pillagers at. These spices could be obtained only through the arab spice trade. Jan 24, 2020 the age of exploration ended in the early 17th century after technological advancements and increased knowledge of the world allowed europeans to travel easily across the globe by sea. Mapping the age of discovery 4 history abc education. Theres an amazing 102 slide power point that covers people, places, things, and ideas related to the age of exploration during the 15th17th centuries. They wanted the explorers to search for a northwest passage to asia and to look for gold and other treasure. Age of exploration game age of exploration printable game. If you like this lesson, be sure to check out middle. Students will create a representation of the united states, label notable physical locations, map out the routes taken by explorers, and demonstrate the flow of goods in the columbian exchange. European exploration european exploration the age of discovery. Contarini, 1506, depicting the expanding horizons becoming known to european geographers in the age of discovery.
European exploration the age of discovery britannica. So, we hope you are satisfied with the picture that collected in age of exploration map. Navigating the age of exploration american federation of. Learn about the worlds great explorers and their ships, voyages, and navigational tools. Improvements in mapmaking, shipbuilding, rigging, and navigation made this possible. During the middle ages 400s1400s, the people of europe relied on spices to preserve and flavor their food. The data was collected by adam matthew editorial staff from primary source documents. Examples of how exploration positively affected the world examples of how exploration negatively affected the world.
Spanish is not only interesting but also somewhat complex. This super bundle has everything you need to teach about the age of exploration. Major advances in cartography took place during the age of exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries. The age of exploration is an editable 102 slide presentation that covers people, places, things, and ideas related to the age of exploration during the 15th17th centuries. Jul 28, 2017 a whiteboard video on the european age of exploration and the discovery of a new world. The nations included spain green line on map, england red, france blue, and holland purple.
Live and breathe the excitement of the age of exploration. This map was produced as part of the age of exploration project in collaboration with our longtime partners at adam matthew digital. The creation of permanent settlements and colonies created a network of communication and trade, therefore ending the need to search for new routes. Missionaries followed the path blazed by explorers, sometimes using force to bring native peoples into their faiths. The term means literally to explore component aging, and find out what service the component can provide. A rare map found by chance brings to life one of the most significant voyages in history, when ferdinand magellan travelled.
The age of discovery or age of exploration was a period from the early 15th century that continued into the early 17th century, during which european ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes and partners. Cartography in 1477, ptolemys map only showed 3 continents and 2 oceans. Explorers and mapmakers of the past organized the wild. Rulers of several european nations hired explorers during the 1400s, 1500s, and 1600s. My students use the following textbook, some of whose units i have intended to summarize with these videos. The age of exploration is an informally defined period of european history when overseas exploration became a major part of european culture. At the time that the spanish conquistadores invaded the inca empire, they were armed with state of the art weaponry. Purchase rare and antique maps from the age of exploration. Apr 26, 2018 the maps featured in this section are from the rare map collection at the mariners museum. The spanish and portuguese were leaders during this time. Age of exploration map project by matt campbells lesson. Australasia during the golden age of dutch exploration and discovery ca. G, h, e developed from a history institute lecture held on february 24, 2009 with brian ogilvie.
There are red, green, and blue lines drawn on the map on land and across the oceans to show us old trade routes from europe. The age of exploration also called the age of discovery began in the 1400s and continued through the 1600s. Financed by rulers of different countries, various sailors set sail for the edges of the world. The world was to become a much bigger place as europeans set sails across the seas and set foot on distant lands. They were in search of trading goods such as gold, silver and spices. An instrument called a quadrant was used to sight a particular star or the sun, and then the angle between the horizon, the star, and the navigator was measured. They are just a few items that were selected to illustrate how europeans perceived the world during the age of exploration.
North and south america as they were added to everexpanding maps and globes. Apr 25, 2017 the age of exploration is an informally defined period of european history when overseas exploration became a major part of european culture. The age of discovery, or the age of exploration approximately from the beginning of the 15th century until the middle of the 17th century, is an informal and loosely defined term for the period in european history in which extensive overseas exploration emerged as a powerful factor in european culture and which was the beginning of globalization. Age of exploration was the time in which the american continent was discovered by various explorers. An instrument called a quadrant was used to sight a particular star or the sun, and then the angle between the horizon, the. During this time countries like spain and portugal were looking for new trade routes. A typical map from the golden age of netherlandish cartography. Jacques cartier interactive map ages of exploration. Ferdinand magellan is credited for making the first european voyage around the globe. A whiteboard video on the european age of exploration and the discovery of a new world. G, h, e developed from a history institute lecture held on february 24, 2009 with brian ogilvie, associate professor of history, umass amherst. Driven by a desire for inexpensive spices, gold, and other sources of wealth, europeans sailed around the world and sparked a global exchange of goods that changed the world forever.