Age of Exploration
Overview
This is a PowerPoint lesson on New World exploration. Topics discussed are explorers, tolls used for exploration, and the reasons for exploration.
This lesson introduces the student to the beginnings of New World exploration. The explorers discussed in this lesson are:
- The Vikings
- Christopher Columbus
- Jacques Cartier
- Ponce de Leon
- Hernan Cortez
- Francisco Pizzaro
- Hernando de Soto
- Samuel de Champlain
The samples of technoligy used during New World exploration are as follows:
- compass
- globe
- rudder
- quadrant (astrolabe)
The reasons for exploration will be discussed, they they are:
- More wealth
- Explore the world
- Spread Christianity
- Expand trade
- Expand territories