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 * __The Age of Exploration:Would you go?__ **


 * What possible rewards might come from exploring the seas for new lands?

The possible rewards that can result from exploring the seas for new lands is finding resources, encountering other people from different regions (trade and alliances), bringing back lots of resources, fame and fortune, discovering new lands which will expand the nation and increase resources.


 * What are the risks involved in embarking on a voyage into the unknown?

The risks in embarking in a voyage into the unknown are adopting various diseases form the unknown place, dangers in the voyage conflicts with another cultures and attracting other cultures into attacking the country. Not only that, the voyage it self is risking the person's own lives.


 * What will you do if you actually run into other people?

If I ran into other people, I would keep distance and observe to see whether the person is dangerous or not. Each cultures have different tradition, languages and beliefs. If there are any misunderstandings, or if I offended the other people, there could be serious consequences and there could be life threatening problems. In addition, it is extremely challenging to communicate with people that you have never met before. However, after a bit of observation, I might also try to make peace as it can give positive results like trading.


 * __The Compass__**

The compass played an important role in being a helpful technology in voyages. During the 10th century the compass was brought to Europe, from China. It allowed the ships to move in the direction that the voyager's chose to follow. The compass was credited as a helpful took in the Columbus's voyage. Because the earth is like a giant magnet, the earth's magnetic fields allowed the compass to navigate directions.

PORT 2:



KEY

RED- Da Gama

PURPLE-Columbus

GREEN-Cortes

YELLOW- Na's voyage


 * Explorer's full name and country sponsoring the exploration || Dates of voyage(s) || Size of fleet || Summary ||
 * Vasco Da Gama/ Portugal || July 18, 1497

Four ships and 170 crewmen || Traveled around the borders of India || Vasco Da Gama’s voyage was supported by King Manuel I. His discovery expanded trade and connected Europe with India by establishing a sea trade route. ||
 * Christopher Columbus / Spain || Began Aug 3, 1492- Returned in 1493

1000 soldiers, crewmen, and colonists. || Reached the shores of the new world || His fist voyage was successful. He discovered the Americas and received lots of fame because of his huge discovery. Because of that, he was sponsored for three more trips and had a very high reputation. Sadly, many innocent natives became slaves, and were treated horribly. ||
 * Herman Cortes/ Spain || 1590

61 men || Landed on the shores of Mexico || Colonized mexico, and enriched the Spanish Empire. He is well known for conquering the wealthy Aztecs. Unfortunately, it cause many deaths on both sides (The Aztecs, and Spanish). Not only that, he destroyed the Aztec empire and killed many innocent people. ||
 * Na Hyeon || 1500

600 soldiers, and crewmen || Started from Europe to Asia || This voyage will create another trade route in Asia. Asia has lots of spices, and rare resources that are not available in Europe. Therefore, this voyage will open up connections with the areas in Asia and possibly benefit Europe. However, there would be a risk as the asians might misunderstand the purpose as the voyage. (Asians might think the Europeans want to dominate their area) ||

"Cortes Conquers Aztecs: 1521." //Then Again. . .// Web. 12 Oct. 2011. .

"European Voyages of Exploration: Asia:Vasco Da Gama." //Home | University of Calgary//. Web. 12 Oct. 2011. .

Europeans demand for African slavery - Colonization of the Americas/ Many natives died. - African slavery started when the Europeans saw the Africans as vulnerable and weak people. - Africans have highly developed farming skills. - Africans are less likely to run away as they are not aware of the new land. -Different skin color (Easier to notice)
 * Cause of African Slavery

- Triangular trade route where slaves and goods were traded through: Africa, England, Europe..etc -Using this trade route, many Europeans captured Africans and made them slaves. - Brought many goods: Sugar, Coffee, Tobacco,
 * The triangular trade route

-Africa lost their young, and fit population to the Europeans. The young people in Africa were split up form their families, and sent to work as slaves and field workers. -This brought bad consequences to America and this could have caused the collapse of the country.
 * Identify the consequences of the slave trade.

Port 4:

Author: Shogundae

Place and Time: Japan, port of Nagasaki in the year 1630

Prior Knowledge: Christianity conflicts with the traditional Japanese belief of the emperor being god.

Audience: The government created the source and it might not be reliable as the source was created basked on govern view, and could possibly be bias.

Reason: The source was produced to prevent the sharing of different ideas from other countries, and to protect keep control of foreigners that come in Japan.

The Main Idea: To prevent the Japanese culture and views from blending with other countries.

Significance: Japan because individual, and excluded from the world. They lost their chance to trade, explore and develop wealth.