Impact of the Age of Exploration PDF

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This document examines the multifaceted impact of the Age of Exploration. It covers both the perspectives of those who colonized and those who were colonized, highlighting the economic, social, and cultural consequences of European exploration. It includes discussions, questions, and primary source extracts.

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Impact of the Age of Exploration Cycle 3 Meeting 2 Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived https://ed.ted.com/lessons/mansa-musa-one-of-the-wealthiest-people-who-ever-lived-jessica-smith#watch Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever...

Impact of the Age of Exploration Cycle 3 Meeting 2 Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived https://ed.ted.com/lessons/mansa-musa-one-of-the-wealthiest-people-who-ever-lived-jessica-smith#watch Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever Motivation: lived Were you surprised that one of the richest men who ever lived was an African? Why? Do you think that one factor of the decline of the wealth of Africa could be attributed to the Age of Exploration? How? Ayala Museum Gol Collection https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/philippine-daily-inquirer-1109/20150812/282 351153503054 Explorers) I. Impact of the Age of Exploration (for A controlled world economy: 1. New knowledge about Africa and the Americas 2. Massive wealth 3. Navigation and mapping improved 4. New food, plants, and animals were exchanged The Columbian Exchange II. Impact of the Age of Exploration (for the Explored) 1. The population of indigenous people were reduced as an effect of disease, overwork, and massacres. https://www.history.com/.image/t_share/MTU3ODc4NjAyNzE2ODgyMjQ5/image-placeholder-title.jpg 2. Structures were destroyed and wealth was taken from century-old communities. “…chains of gold wound round the neck…with links in our fashion, some larger than others, bracelets on the arms…made of gold very thick and of different patterns, and some with strings of stones…which are much esteemed among them.” Antonio de Morga, 1609, referring to the Philippines “We were astounded and told one another that the majestic towers and houses…were like enchanted castles we have read of in books…some of our men even asked if what we saw was not a dream.” - Bernal Díaz del Castillo, 1500s, referring to Mexico 3. The work force needed led to a 300-year slave trade. Transatlantic Slave Trade Triangular trade route HOW THE SLAVE TRADE FRAMED OUR VIEW OF AFRICAN HAIR In the past, the woman who used to meticulously craft her hair sadly became the slave who had to cover her hair with a headscarf or handkerchief; wear a wig, or style her hair to look more like her masters. The reasoning behind covering the slave’s head was supported by the notion that the nature of the slave’s hair might offend other slave masters. It was usual practice for slaves to hide grains of rice, seeds, or pieces of gold in their cornrow braids while doing the braids so they could feed on them as they journeyed through the middle passage. The cornrows were used to create maps and paths of escape as these routes could not entirely be memorized. The number of plaits worn could indicate how many roads people had to walk or an escape route. Most times the escape routes were seen when slaves were in transit to and fro with slave masters. So the paths were braided down for subsequent escape. What would be your reaction to this time period as the colonizer and as the colonized? THE COLONIZED THE COLONIZER THE COLONIZED THE COLONIZER For this indeed was the beginning of misery "I discovered many islands inhabited by For us, numerous people. I took possession of all of The beginning of tribute, them for our most fortunate King by making The beginning of tithes, public proclamation and unfurling his standard, The beginning of strife over purse snatching, no one making any resistance,… they are The beginning of strife with blowguns, destitute of arms, which are entirely unknown to The beginning of strife over promotions, them, and for which they are not adapted; not The beginning of the creation of many factions, on account of any bodily deformity, for they are The beginning of forced seizure for debts, well made, but because they are timid and full The beginning of forced imprisonment for of terror.“ debts, The beginning of village strife, -Columbus reports on his first voyage, 1493 The beginning of misery and affliction, The beginning of forcible separation, The beginning of forced labor for the Spaniards. -The Mayan Account of the Spanish Conquest (1540-1546) in the Chilam Balam of Chumayel What would be your reaction to this period as the colonizer and as the colonized? Draw an emoji to show your reaction. Pair Activity (BYOD) Brainstorm products or technologies used today that have historical ties to exploration (e.g., food, materials, cultural exchange). Discuss how these products or technologies reflect the impacts of historical exploration. Discussion: How have these products or technologies contributed to global interconnectedness and cultural exchange? What ethical considerations arise from the exploitation and dissemination of these products or technologies? Synthesis How can you use your knowledge of the Age of Exploration in understanding inequality today? Where in this map can we say that the aftermath of the Age of Exploration is evident? Is there anything in this map that does not align with your knowledge on the Age *Data is from 2018. For complete and updated data (2020): World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020 of Exploration? (un.org) Assignment: Read on the Scientific Revolution in your book, Module 14 (pp. 201-204)

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