Why Europe Explored the World
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min· Ap Modern World
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the political, economic, and social factors that drove European exploration from 1450 to 1750.
Warm-Up Video
Heimler's History · 6:34
EUROPEAN Exploration [AP World History Review] Unit 4 Topic 2
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
States sponsored maritime exploration from 1450-1750 due to gold, God, and glory.
- 2
The Portuguese established a trading-post empire by claiming small amounts of land at strategic locations to create a monopoly over the spice trade.
- 3
The Spanish sponsored Christopher Columbus to find a new westward route to Asia and to look for gold and silver.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name one political, one economic, and one social reason that drove European states to sponsor maritime exploration between 1450 and 1750.”
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