The Age of Exploration (1492-1650)

Links: Age of Exploration

By the end of this unit you should be able to:

a. List the major explores by country, as well as the area that they explored or settled.

b. Explain the difference between primary and secondary documents as well as be able to give example of each.

c. Compare and contrast European society, circa 1600, versus Native American society of the same time period

d Compare and contrast Native American society with West African tribal society.

e. Justify a position deciding if Columbus was a hero or a villain.

Students will complete a written exam, according to the Helix Writing Rubric at a level of 3 or better.

People, places and terms you will be responsible for. . .

Ethnocentric, pantheism, polytheistic, monotheistic, Matrilineal. Herman Cortez, Columbus, Magellan. Sir Francis Drake, sea dogs, Francisco Pizarro, The Spanish Armada, presidios, missions, conquistadores, John Cabot AKA (Juan Cabuto), Samuel de Champlain Anastasi, Jamestown. St Augustine Florida

Projects:

a. Surivial (group)

b. Area of Exploration (group)

Test: essay and terms