Lesson 16 of 84 · World History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration, spanning the 15th to the 17th centuries, was marked by European nations embarking on extensive maritime expeditions.
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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, spanning the 15th to the 17th centuries, was marked by European nations embarking on extensive maritime expeditions. Explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan sought new trade routes and territories, leading to the discovery of the Americas and sea passages to Asia. This era not only expanded geographical knowledge but also had profound consequences, including the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas, as well as the colonization of new lands.
Key Facts
The Age of Exploration lasted from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492.
Explorers sought new trade routes to Asia during this time.
Timeline
The Bill of Rights is ratified
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
The Civil War begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which explorer is known for discovering the Americas?
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.
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“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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