Why Exploration? 06/13/25

Europe

A continent (large landmass that holds many regions and countries)

Continent

A large landmass considered one connected region

Christopher Columbus

First European to cross the Atlantic and find the New World

God, Glory, Gold

The 3 main reasons Europe explored: spread religion, gain power, and get rich

Silk Road

A trade route that connected Africa, the Middle East, and China

Age of Exploration

A time during the late 1400s–1500s when Europe began exploring the world

First to explore

Spain and Portugal (Britain and France joined later)

Why spread Christianity?

Europeans believed it was their duty to convert others to their religion

Missionaries

Christian people sent to teach and spread Christianity