Lesson 4: Motives for Exploration in Africa and Asia

Why did European leaders want to expand their empires and how did colonization impact other regions?

Empires, Colonization, Imperialism, Trade, Economy, Resources, Exploration, Goods

MW.Inq.4.b. Construct explanations using sound reasoning, correct sequence, relevant examples, and
pertinent details to contextualize evidence and arguments (e.g., chronology, causation,
procedure).
MW.His.8.a. Analyze how current interpretations of cultural exchange of the early modern world are
limited by the availability of sources and the perspectives represented (e.g., accounts
by Gomes de Zurara, Conquistadors, Ogier

Vocabulary, Reasoning, Finding evidence in texts, Using multiple texts for argument

Create a sound argument, Provide evidence to prove claim, back up claim with evidence, use DOK 1-4 questions and answers to find information.

Exchange of Goods and Ideas i.e. Spread of Christianity and Islam, the lack of cultural awareness and harm it creates, leads into how multiple societies speak Spanish, Portuguese, and English Today

Lack of Map Awareness, Kingdoms versus countries, exploration versus conquest

Vocab Boxes, simplified readings, Extra time based on IEP's and speech to text

DOCUMENT-BASED INVESTIGATION: In this Document-Based Investigation, you will analyze source materials and investigate this question: What were European motives for exploring Africa during the Age of Exploration?

Textbook, Primary and Secondary Sources, Videos, Slideshows