Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 5, Lesson 1: Europe in the Age of Exploration (pp. 104-108)
I. How Europeans Saw the World
B. People's interest in the outside world and developments in technology made it possible to explore the world's oceans
II. Reasons for Exploration
B. Europeans wanted to spread the word of Christianity.
B. Sailors used a cross-staff and compass to navigate.
C. Explorers could carry powerful weapons like cannons on board.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. In the 1400s most Europeans did not think it was possible to sail across the ocean.
A. Europeans wanted to trade with Asia for goods and spices.
III. Technological Developments
A. New ships allowed sailors to make long voyages.
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