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BLUEPRINT for. The Age of Exploration. Spice Activity – shoulder parteners. What is a spice? “A spice is a flavoring that comes from the seed, bark, root, flower, or stem of a plant. It is not a leaf. Spices are mostly of tropical origin.” Why were spices valuable?

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  1. BLUEPRINT for The Age of Exploration

  2. Spice Activity – shoulder parteners What is a spice? • “A spice is a flavoring that comes from the seed, bark, root, flower, or stem of a plant. It is not a leaf. Spices are mostly of tropical origin.” • Why were spices valuable? – valuable as preservative, flavor, used as currency Spice activity…

  3. Ground Cinnamon Cinnamon Stick Ground Cloves Whole Cloves Ground Coriander Whole Coriander Seed Curry Powder Ginger I. Ground Yellow Mustard Seed Ground Nutmeg Ground Paprika Whole Peppercorn Poppy Seeds Red Pepper Sesame Seeds Spice ID Answer Key Why Spices?

  4. The 3 G Motives for Exploration • GOD – to spread the word of God • GOLD – to find riches • GLORY – for personal gain and fame

  5. Primary Reasons for Exploration: • To find an all-water route to Asia for trade (spices)-Columbus 1492 • To make land claims for European nations (building empires) • To spread Christianity

  6. Individuals Curiosity Adventure Wealth Christianity Monarchs Increase wealth (through trade) Increase power Build empire Christianity Motives for Exploration

  7. What were some Economic Causes of Exploration? (GOLD) • Desire for Spices • Mercantilism • economic policy that influenced politics - nations (monarchs) wanted a favorable trade balance • achieved it by obtaining gold, silver, and natural resources • led to colonization Mercantilism activity

  8. What Intellectual developments made it possible ? Technological Improvements: • Maps • Navigation Aids • Ships

  9. MAPS • Lines of latitude (N/S of Equator) • Directions of ocean currents

  10. Navigation Aids • Astrolabe – measured distance from stars to estimate latitude • Magnetic compass

  11. Compass & Compass Signals

  12. Sextant Take sightings from the sun and stars in order to find one's latitude and longitude.

  13. Ships • 3 mast caravel • Lateen - triangular sail • Stern rudder – possible to sail INTO the wind

  14. Caravel

  15. What are some Political Causes of Exploration? • Absolute Monarchs • Grew rich & powerful • Wanted more wealth & resources • Wanted land & colonies – (No more unclaimed land in Europe)

  16. How did the Renaissance influence Exploration? • Curiosity – What’s out there? • Spirit of adventure • Fame and individual achievement

  17. What are some Religious Causes of Exploration? • Negative Effect of Reformation on Roman Catholic Church – lost members • Wanted to convert people to Christianity

  18. Which two countries were the first to explore and discover uncharted territories? • SPAIN • ENGLAND • FRANCE • DUTCH • PORTUGAL

  19. The Explorers

  20. Treaty of Tordesillas - 1493 N • Line of Demarcation • 46º 37” west longitude • All lands to east belonged to Portugal • All lands to west belonged to Spain • Locate it on your map E W Spain Portugal S

  21. View Millennium clip • TAKE NOTES – anything to help you understand exploration • Motives: god, gold, glory • Causes: Political, economic, technological, or social • Explorers: role of specific explorers

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