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Why Do People Explore?
Why Do People Explore?
Based on what you have read about explorers, why do people explore?
Based on what you have read about explorers, why do people explore?
- For more hunting ground
- For more resources
- They were sent to explore
- Claiming land
- Expand - looking for more space to live
These are the 3 G's as to why people explore:
These are the 3 G's as to why people explore:
God - Mission work - spread Christianity
God - Mission work - spread Christianity
Glory - Wanting to explore new lands for fame
Glory - Wanting to explore new lands for fame
Gold - Resources
Gold - Resources
What Were Europeans Seeking?
What Were Europeans Seeking?
1300's
1300's
As far back as the 1300's, there were disruptions to trade on the seas. Due to lost power in the Middle East, protection through the trade routes were gone. With prices increasing on Asian silk and spices, because of less demand by Asians, Europeans were still looking for these items but at a more reasonable price. Some Europeans saw this as an advantage. If a supply of these trade goods could be found, then a fortune could be made in Europe on resale.
As far back as the 1300's, there were disruptions to trade on the seas. Due to lost power in the Middle East, protection through the trade routes were gone. With prices increasing on Asian silk and spices, because of less demand by Asians, Europeans were still looking for these items but at a more reasonable price. Some Europeans saw this as an advantage. If a supply of these trade goods could be found, then a fortune could be made in Europe on resale.
How did Technology Enable European Exploration?
How did Technology Enable European Exploration?
Can you think of some challenges that Europeans faced by not having a direct route to Asia?
Can you think of some challenges that Europeans faced by not having a direct route to Asia?
In this chart, we will create a list of challenges that existed, based on the material we have read.
Other Early Explorers
Other Early Explorers
Why Did Europeans Arrive in the Lands that Became Canada ?
The Vikings
The Vikings
While watching this video, resond to the questions in your notes. Please note that not all the answers will be in this video, but you may be able to develop an answer from what you see in the video.
While watching this video, resond to the questions in your notes. Please note that not all the answers will be in this video, but you may be able to develop an answer from what you see in the video.
- When did the Vikings arrive?
- How long did the Vikings stay at L'anse aux meadows?
- What were the Vikings famous for?
- What was the life like?
- How did the Vikings find their ways across the Atlantic Ocean without maps?
The Portuguese
The Portuguese
Looking for a route to Asia, the Portuguese used the modern navigational instruments and logical reasoning to establish a new route to secure goods. Read page 41 of the textbook and write the points of how the people of Portugal determined the new route to Asia.
Looking for a route to Asia, the Portuguese used the modern navigational instruments and logical reasoning to establish a new route to secure goods. Read page 41 of the textbook and write the points of how the people of Portugal determined the new route to Asia.
Why the Portuguese explored:
Why the Portuguese explored:
- to find a new route
- sailed east to find Asia
- an eastern sea route to Asia did not lie through the Mediterranean Sea, as it was already well mapped.
- the Portuguese thought it might be south of the Mediterranean and around Africa
- eventually people were sailing below Africa's southern tip
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
- Who was Christopher Columbus?
He was an Italian sailor who was also a businessman and adventurer.
He was an Italian sailor who was also a businessman and adventurer.
- What did he do?
He explore far off lands
He explore far off lands
He searched out sponsors to help support his need of exploring
He searched out sponsors to help support his need of exploring
- When did he explore?
In fourteen-ninety two (1492) Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue
In fourteen-ninety two (1492) Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue
- Where did he go?
The King and Queen of Spain wanted him to find Asia, however he found Caribbea. This then brought other Spanish explorers to the area and they found Central America, South America and eventually located the Aztec and Incan Empires.
The King and Queen of Spain wanted him to find Asia, however he found Caribbea. This then brought other Spanish explorers to the area and they found Central America, South America and eventually located the Aztec and Incan Empires.
- Why did he seek sponsorship to travel?
Christopher needed money to travel to these lands so Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand “foot the bill” for the travel and agreed to pay Columbus 10% of what he made while the King and the Queen kept the rest as profit for Spain.
Christopher needed money to travel to these lands so Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand “foot the bill” for the travel and agreed to pay Columbus 10% of what he made while the King and the Queen kept the rest as profit for Spain.
- What other Explorers where there? (page 43)
French, British, Dutch and Italian explorers eventually crossed the ocean to explore the new land.
French, British, Dutch and Italian explorers eventually crossed the ocean to explore the new land.
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