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Who. Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, Dutch Columbus- sailed to 2 continents that were unknown to Europeans: North and South America Magellan- First to circumnavigate the globe. “sail around the world” *very dangerous voyage. What.
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Who • Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, Dutch • Columbus- sailed to 2 continents that were unknown to Europeans: North and South America • Magellan- First to circumnavigate the globe. “sail around the world” *very dangerous voyage
What • Europeans were originally searching for a sea route to Asia • Looking for new trading partners, for certain trade goods • Especially spices
When • A period from the 15th century to the 17th century • 1400s-1600s
Where • Explored the world by ocean • Turned attention away from trade in Mediterranean sea • Europe focused on trade with the Americas and on the Atlantic ocean
Why • To get to Asia • Silk road was closed in 1453, needed alternate route • Spices, silk and inventions came from Asia
How • New technology in shipping made long distance sailing possible. • The astrolabe- Arabian invention, Determined Latitude • The magnetic compass- Chinese invention • The caravel – Portuguese invention, New ship that could sail into dangerous Atlantic Ocean.