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The Age of Exploration Notes

Why did they explore?

Motivating forces for exploration:


• Religious (God)—Spread of Christianity
• Competitions for empire and belief in superiority
of own culture
• Economic (Gold)—Gold, natural resources, and trade

What were the obstacles (problems) faced by explorers?

Obstacles to exploration
• Poor maps and navigational tools
• Disease/starvation
• Fear of unknown
• Lack of adequate supplies

What were the accomplishments (things they managed to


do) of explorers?

• Exchanged goods and ideas


• Improved navigational tools and ships
• Claimed territories

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