Great Journeys

The great journeys took place because:

• of exploration and discovery.

• of trade and commerce.

• of religious pilgrimages.

• of political conquests.

If it was so difficult, why do you think people went on these great journeys? What is your hunch?

• For adventure and exploration

• To escape difficult conditions

• To find new trade routes

• All of the above

What reasons for the great journeys can you find?

• Exploration and discovery

• Trade and commerce

• Religious pilgrimage

• All of the above

Primary sources are important for historians because they provide:

• first-hand evidence of historical events

• interpretations of historical events

• summaries of historical events

• fictional accounts of historical events

What were some of the secret instructions given to Captain James Cook for his 1768 voyage?

• To discover the Northwest Passage

• To establish a British colony in Australia

• To observe the transit of Venus and search for Terra Australis

• To map the coast of Antarctica

The discovery of new lands was important to Great Britain during Captain Cook's time because:

• it allowed for the expansion of trade routes and resources.

• it led to the immediate end of all wars.

• it caused a decrease in population.

• it resulted in the loss of territories.

Officially, he was on a scientific trip, but there were other secret reasons for the journey. Can you find at least three?

• Yes, there were secret diplomatic meetings.

• Yes, there was a treasure hunt involved.

• Yes, he was gathering intelligence.

• No, it was purely scientific.

List some of the things Captain Cook was instructed to do while exploring the unknown 'Great Southern Land'.

• Map the coastline and take possession of suitable territories in the name of the British Crown

• Establish trade routes with the indigenous people

• Search for gold and other valuable resources

• Set up a penal colony

If you had been alive in those days, why would you have wanted to travel?

• To explore new lands

• To escape hardships

• To seek adventure

• To find new trade opportunities

Here are some of the instructions given to the explorer Christopher Columbus by the king and queen of Spain. You might need to translate this into modern English! Which of the following is an old English word you might not know?

• Explorer

• Translate

• Instructions

• Thou