Age of Exploration

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What comes to mind when someone says, "Explore!"

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What was the Age of Exploration?

• An era of technological stagnation in the 15th century.
• A period of European global exploration from the late 15th to early 17th century.
• A time of peace and stability in Europe.

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What was Christopher Columbus known for?

• Discovering the Americas in 1492.
• Sailing around the world in 1492.
• Establishing the first colony in North America.

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What was Vasco Da Gama known for?

• Vasco Da Gama discovered America in 1492.
• Vasco Da Gama was known for his role in the Spanish Armada.
• Vasco Da Gama is known for discovering the sea route to India.

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What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?

• Discovering the Americas
• Establishing the first colony in Australia
• Leading the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

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Which achievement do you think was most important?

Columbus: Reaching the Americas

Da Gama: Finding a route around Africa and reaching India

Magellan: Circumnavigating the earth

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Magellan

Columbus

Da Gama

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Circumnavigate the Earth

Reaching the Americas

Reaching India

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