Technology Shapes Exploration

In the map of Europe, color Scandinavia.

Who lived in Scandinavia?

• The Powathan people.

• The Portuguese people.

• The Viking people.

• The Chinese people.

What did the Vikings do?

• Beginning in the ninth century, they began sailing the Northern seas.

• Beginning in the twelfth century, they began sailing the Northern seas.

• Beginning in the ninth century, they began sailing the Southern seas.

• Beginning in the twelfth century, they began sailing the Southern seas.

Who was Eric the Red?

• He was an English sailor who sailed from Norway to Sicily and to Greece.

• He was a Viking sailor who sailed from Norway to England and to France.

• He was a Viking sailor who sailed from Norway to Iceland and to Greenland.

• He was an English sailor who sailed from Norway to Iceland and to Greenland.

On the map, draw the travel of Eric the Red.

What was the one thing that made world exploration possible in the 1400's?

What is this instrument and what is it used for?

• It's an magnetic compass. It was used to measure how tall the sun is on the horizon. It told sailors how far from the equator they were

• It's an astrolabe. It was used to measure how tall the sun is on the horizon. It told sailors how far north or south from the equator they were.

• It's a magnetic compass. It was used to see where the north was. It told sailors in which direction they were sailing.

• It's an astrolabe. It was used to draw detailed maps. It told the sailor how the shores were like.

Draw a metal compass. Explain how it worked and what it was used for.

How did the metal compass and the astrolabe helped European navigators?

• They helped them because they could sell them and make a lot of money.

• They helped them draw detailed maps of the places they visited.

• They made them feel safe when they traveled.

• They helped them travel by night.

Why were detailed maps an important tool for navigators?