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The Age of Exploration: Impact of Trade and Colonization

Explore the historical period of the Age of Exploration, marked by countries expanding their trade routes and spreading Christianity. Discover key figures like Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, and Ferdinand Magellan. Learn about the advancements in technology that aided exploration and the lasting impacts on native populations. Uncover both the positive outcomes of trade and the negative consequences of colonization.

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The Age of Exploration: Impact of Trade and Colonization

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  1. THE AGE OF EXPLORATION • Countries began to explore as a way to increase trade and to spread Christianity • there were developments in technology that helped; maps, compass, lateen sail

  2. Prince Henry the Navigator Patron on Naval Expeditions

  3. Bartholomeu Dias • In 1488 he sailed around the Cape of Good Hope

  4. VASCO DaGAMA • He was the first to sail to India • Set up a Portuguese trade empire • 1510 Goa became the capital of Portuguese colonies in Asia

  5. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS • He was one of the earliest to explore to the west • in 1492 he landed in the West Indies • He died believing he had reached India

  6. FERDINAND MAGELLAN • He was the first to sail around South America • His crew made it around the world

  7. Negative results of exploration • Small pox wiped out entire tribes • Europeans introduced alcohol to the natives (they have no tolerance for it) • took over lands • changed people’s way of life

  8. Positive results of trade • People became wealthy due to trade • port cities grew in importance and wealth • trade with colonies brought raw materials needed for the Industrial Revolution • Matteo Ricci and other missionaries spread Christianity

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