Great Explorers and Change · 1400 AD to 1900 AD

The Impact of New Discoveries

Examining how the meeting of different cultures changed the world forever.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the exchange of foods and animals change lives in both Europe and the Americas?
  2. 2What were the negative consequences of exploration for indigenous peoples?
  3. 3How does the legacy of the Age of Exploration affect our world today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Eras of Change and ConflictNCCA: Primary - Politics, Conflict and Society
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: Great Explorers and Change
Period: 1400 AD to 1900 AD

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