The World of the Renaissance · 1400 to 1600
Age of Exploration and Encounter
Analyzing the motivations and consequences of European voyages to the Americas.
Key Questions
- 1What motivated explorers to undertake dangerous journeys across the oceans?
- 2How did the arrival of Europeans change the lives of indigenous peoples?
- 3What evidence exists of the cultural exchange known as the Columbian Exchange?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Exploration and DiscoveryNCCA: Primary - Early Settlements
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: The World of the Renaissance
Period: 1400 to 1600
Suggested Methodologies
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