The Golden Age of Exploration

1. Why and when?

1.1. Knowledge.

1.2. Power.

1.3. Fame.

1.4. Money, money money.

1.5. 1400s - 1600s.

2. Dangers, and Problems

2.1. 1. Culture being destroyed, by destroying and eliminate the rich cultures and civilizations.

2.2. 2. Spread of disease, like smallpox, black spots,etc. Where spread all around the world.

3. Reasons for the great increase in exploration.

3.1. 1. Food shortages in Europe.

3.2. 2. New supplies needed.

3.3. 3. Spread of Christianity.

3.4. 4. The Caravel

3.5. 5. Fame, wealth and power.

4. Famous Explorers

4.1. Sir Francis Drake.

4.2. Walter Raleigh.

4.3. John Rolfe.

4.4. Francisco Pizarro.

4.5. Marco Polo.

5. Where?

5.1. 1. Most of the far east.

5.2. 2. India.

5.3. 3. The Americas.