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The Age of Exploration

Discover the fascinating world of the 1400s and the remarkable journeys that shaped it during the Age of Exploration. Uncover the secrets of the Silk Road, Marco Polo's expeditions, European trade dominance, and the technological advancements that empowered this era of discovery.

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The Age of Exploration

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  1. The Age of Exploration Take Notes on the Following Information

  2. This is what we know of the world today

  3. This is what Europeans knew of the world in the 1400s

  4. What was the silk road?

  5. Who was Marco Polo? Where was he from? When did he live? What did he do? Why is he important?

  6. Which country dominated trade in Europe? • Which empire blocked all trade for Europeans? • Which countries are on the Atlantic coast?

  7. How much of Africa had Portugal explored?

  8. What did Dias do? What did De Gamma do? Portugal Continued

  9. Who is this man?

  10. Improved Technology • What kind of technology enabled the Europeans to explore the world? • Ships • Sails • Astrolabe • Compass • Better maps

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