Lesson 80 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration, which occurred from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, was marked by European nations seeking new trade routes and territories.
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Figure out how this changed the world.
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Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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The Age of Exploration, which occurred from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, was marked by European nations seeking new trade routes and territories. Explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan embarked on voyages that led to the discovery of the Americas, sea routes to India, and circumnavigation of the globe. This era not only expanded geographical knowledge but also initiated contact between different cultures, resulting in trade, exchange of ideas, and, unfortunately, colonization.
Key Facts
The Age of Exploration began in the late 15th century.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492.
Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What was a major goal of the Age of Exploration?
Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
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Ask a grown-up what the world looked like when they were your age.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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