2.1: Europeans Arrive
Now that we have done our stamp project, what have you learned about why explorers come to a new land?
Now that we have done our stamp project, what have you learned about why explorers come to a new land?
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 four points can be shortened to the 3 G's
These four points can be shortened to the 3 G's
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.
1400's
1400's
With fast ships to manoeuvre the seas and navigational instruments to help them, traveling became safer.
With fast ships to manoeuvre the seas and navigational instruments to help them, traveling became safer.
Why Did Europeans Arrive in the Lands that Became Canada?
Why Did Europeans Arrive in the Lands that Became Canada?
Using the document Other Early Explorers, respond to the questions regarding the Vikings, The Portugese, Christopher Columbus, and other famous explorers.
Using the document Other Early Explorers, respond to the questions regarding the Vikings, The Portugese, Christopher Columbus, and other famous explorers.